Oral contraceptive use and glucose metabolism
Author
Source
The Medical Journal of Basrah University
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 1-2 (31 Dec. 2006), pp.9-12, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2006-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Medicine
Topics
Abstract EN
This is a prospective study done at the family planning clinic of Basrah Maternity and Child Hospital from February till September 2002.
The objective was to determine the effect of combined oral contraceptive pills on glucose metabolism.
The results showed that there is significant elevation in the HbA1C (P < 0.001) readings after 3 months of using combined oral contraceptive pills and there is no significant changes in random blood sugar reading after 3 months of combined oral contraceptive pills using.
There is highly significant change in HbA1C readings in association with age between 31-34 years, body mass index > 25 kg / m2, parity > 5 and low social class.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khosho, Edward Z.. 2006. Oral contraceptive use and glucose metabolism. The Medical Journal of Basrah University،Vol. 24, no. 1-2, pp.9-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khosho, Edward Z.. Oral contraceptive use and glucose metabolism. The Medical Journal of Basrah University Vol. 24, no. 1-2 (2006), pp.9-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-290125
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khosho, Edward Z.. Oral contraceptive use and glucose metabolism. The Medical Journal of Basrah University. 2006. Vol. 24, no. 1-2, pp.9-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-290125
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 12
Record ID
BIM-290125