New combined oral contraceptive containing drospirenone and changes in body weight during six usage cycles

One of the most frequent reasons for discontinuing oral contraceptive from the side of patients is weight gain. In a study by Driak and Tomolova, the results reveal that body weight, body mass index and girt circumference remain stable or are slightly, non-significantly decreased and without serious...

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Published in:The European journal of contraception & reproductive health care 2004-06, Vol.9, p.144
Main Authors: Driak, D, Tomolova, Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Birth control
Side effects
Weight
Women
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Summary:One of the most frequent reasons for discontinuing oral contraceptive from the side of patients is weight gain. In a study by Driak and Tomolova, the results reveal that body weight, body mass index and girt circumference remain stable or are slightly, non-significantly decreased and without serious life threatening adverse effects.
ISSN:1362-5187
1473-0782