Clinical and metabolic effects of the monophasic gestodene/ethinylestradiol pill for contraception during adolescence

Creatsas, George; Adamopoulos, Panagiotis; Eleftheriou, N; Deligeoroglou, Efthymios; Arefetz, N.; Koumantakis, E.; Goumalatsos, N.; Loutradis, Dimitris

doi:10.1016/s0932-8610(12)80204-0

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“…OCs are also suggested as a CM to adolescents presenting with menstrual irregularities, which is a common problem during the first two gynecological years. Low‐dose OCs are preferable in most cases 11,12 …”

Section: Stds and Oral Contraceptive Use During Adolescencementioning

confidence: 99%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Oral Contraceptive Use during Adolescence

Creatsas

1997

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) cause lower genital tract infections (cervicitis, vaginitis) or ascending infections of the fallopian tubes, and, possibly, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The syphilis bacterium, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and the hepatitis virus cause systematic disease. Although oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most reliable contraceptive method, they have limited anti-STD properties and their relationship with STDs remain unclear. Various mechanisms explain a protective role of OCs against STDs; however, in no way can OCs be considered a safe anti-STD contraceptive method, when compared to specific barrier methods, which provide both contraception and anti-STD protection. The above has been confirmed by a recent study performed in our institution where 10.3% and 6.9% of OC users presented a prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma, respectively, when compared to 0% and 4.5% infection rates found among condom users. It is concluded that although OCs possess some anti-STD properties, mainly in the prevention of PID, they should be used in combination with a barrier method.

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Section: Stds and Oral Contraceptive Use During Adolescencementioning

confidence: 99%