Oral Contraceptive Singapore Clinic

Oral Contraceptive Singapore Clinic: Combined oral contraceptive (COC, OC) clinic, Singapore. Definitions, references, and latest news.

Description

Two types of female oral contraceptives are widely available:

• Combined oral contraceptive (COC)
• Progestogen/Progestin/Progesterone only contraceptive

• Microgynon® 30
• Yaz®

References

• Oral contraceptive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Oral contraceptive: Definition from Answers.com
• Oral contraceptive - definition of Oral contraceptive in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
• Combined oral contraceptive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Effect of centchroman coadministration on the pharmacokinetics of metformin in rats
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:46:48 +0100 | Indian Journal of Pharmacology
Conclusions : The results indicate that centchroman coadministration increases the rate but not the extent of absorption of metformin in rats. However, it does not seem to alter the pharmacokinetics of metformin to clinically significant levels. (Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology)

Prevention and Treatment of Hormone-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: A Patient Management Approach
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:07:37 +0100 | Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
Given the known increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with both oral contraceptive (OC) use and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), it is important to address questions about the prevention and management of hormone-associated VTE. Specifically, the objectives of this article are as follows: (1) to provide suggested clinical management approaches for the primary and secondary prevention of VTE for women with thrombophilia; (2) to provide suggested clinical management approaches for the primary and secondary prevention of VTE in the perioperative period for women taking OC or HRT; and (3) to provide practical management approaches for frequently encountered clinical scenarios relating to duration of treatment for hormone-associated VTE. (Source: Hematology/Oncology Clinic...

Stress and hectic lifestyle contributes to missing contraceptive ----
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 | MedWire News - Ob/Gyn
Among university students, being stressed, having a job, and living with a partner all contribute to poor oral contraceptive adherence, study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Ob/Gyn)

Number of oral contraceptive ---- packages dispensed and subsequent unintended pregnancies
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:39 +0100 | Contraception
Recent studies have shown that dispensing a greater supply of oral contraceptives (OCPs) at a clinical visit is associated with fewer repeat visits and greater contraceptive continuation at 15 months after initial supply. Our current objective is to determine whether a year's supply of OCPs is associated with a reduction in unintended pregnancy compared to dispensing one ore three packs at a visit. (Source: Contraception)

Unmet demand for sterilization among Latinas
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:39 +0100 | Contraception
Surgical sterilization is the most commonly used method of contraception in the United States, yet there have been indications that access to this method is limited for some segments of the population. We interviewed low-income oral contraceptive users in El Paso, Texas to assess frustrated demand for sterilization among oral contraceptive users who wanted no more children. (Source: Contraception)

Evaluation of oral contraceptive effectiveness in a large cohort study — is elevated BMI associated with reduced oral contraceptive effectiveness?
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:35 +0100 | Contraception
The influence of obesity on oral contraceptive (OC) efficacy has triggered considerable discussion. As primary objective, we attempt to assess the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and to estimate the association with obesity. (Source: Contraception)

Carbamazepine coadministration with an oral contraceptive: Effects on steroid pharmacokinetics, ovulation and bleeding
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:35 +0100 | Contraception
Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are widely used in reproductive-age women. The AED carbamazepine (CBZ) induces the hepatic cytochrome p450 system accelerating hormone metabolism. We sought to assess the pharmacodynamic effects of CBZ on breakthrough bleeding and ovulation during oral contraceptive (OC) use. (Source: Contraception)

Txt Now 2 Decrease Pregnancies L8r: a randomized control trial to evaluate the effect of daily educational text messages on oral contraceptive continuation in young urban women
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:34 +0100 | Contraception
To determine whether daily educational text messages affect oral contraceptive (OC) continuation at 6 months. We randomized women ages 13 to 24 years electing OC at an urban family planning clinic to routine care or routine care and 180 daily educational text messages. The primary outcome was OC continuation at 6 months. We performed intention-to-treat analyses. (Source: Contraception)

The impact of pack supply on oral contraceptive continuation: a randomized controlled trial
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:19:33 +0100 | Contraception
We examined the impact of increased initial OC supply on 6-month continuation rates. (Source: Contraception)