Search for dissertations about: "combined oral contraception"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words combined oral contraception.

2. 1. Hormonal contraception, mood and sexual function

   Author : Cecilia Lundin; Sundström Poromaa Inger; Wikman Anna; Bixo Marie; Gemzell Danielsson Kristina; Hadine Joffe; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Hormonal contraception; combined oral contraception; mood; sexual function; depression; adverse mood effects;

   Abstract : Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are used by millions of women worldwide. Apart from their contraceptive effect, they also offer additional health benefits such as decreased menstrual bleedings and amelioration of menstrual-related pain. READ MORE

4. 2. Factors influencing women´s choice of contraception

   Author : Ingela Lindh; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Contraception; Epidemiology; Reproductive health; Body Mass Index; Dysmenorrhea; Smoking; Longitudinal; Cross-sectional;

   Abstract : Abstract Factors influencing women’s choice of contraception Ingela Lindh, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg Sweden Aims: To describe contraceptive use and to identify factors influencing women’s use of contraception in order to improve future contraceptive compliance. Methods: Contraceptive use, reproductive health, weight/height and smoking were assessed by postal questionnaires distributed to random samples of 19-year old women resident in Gothenburg, Sweden, born in 1962, 1972 and 1982. READ MORE

5. 3. Interference with biological rhythm : a novel approach to metabolic disorders in women

   Author : Roger Karlsson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Growth hormone; GH; cholecystokinin; CCK; osteocalcin; angiotensinogen; diurnal variation; oral contraception; pregnancy; menopause;

   Abstract : Women seem to be largely protected against certain ‘welfare disorders’ such as cardiovacular disease and osteoporosis, during their fertile years.The metabolic changes observed during women’s non-menstrual states, i.e. READ MORE

6. 4. Effects of combined oral contraceptives on hemostasis and biochemical risk indicators for venous thromboembolism and atherothrombosis

   Author : Marianne van Rooijen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Combined oral contraceptives; emergency contraception; menstrual cycle; ethinylestradiol; levonorgestrel; desogestrel; lipoproteins; hemostasis; risk indicators; APC resistance; SHBG;

   Abstract : Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are one of the most common contraceptive methods in the world. Already a few years after their introduction, in the early 1960s, case reports were published showing associations between use of COCs and venous and arterial thromboembolism. READ MORE

7. 5. Happy with the method? : Sexual function changes in young women using contraception

   Author : Agota Malmborg; Mats Hammar; Jan Brynhildsen; Alkistis Skalkidou; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Sexuality and contraception are closely linked topics. In theory, hormonal contraception use might affect female sexual function in both positive and negative directions. Some women experience and report adverse sexual function changes while they use hormonal contraception while others report no or positive changes. READ MORE