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Effect of Injectable and Oral Contraceptives on Glucose and Insulin Levels.
- Source :
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Obstetrics & Gynecology . Jan2011, Vol. 117 Issue 1, p41-47. 7p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article presents information on a study about the effects in injectable and oral contraceptives pills (OCP) on serum glucose and insulin levels. The study involved 703 white, African American and Hispanic women who use depot medoxyprogesterone acetate, OCP or nonhormonal birth control. The study found that depot medoroxyprogesterone acetate increases fasting levels of glucose and insulin.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00297844
- Volume :
- 117
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 57388178
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e318202ac23