Browsing by Subject "Drospirenone"
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Effect of oral contraception on biotransformation, oxidative stress and oxidative damage
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The first hormonal oral contraceptive was released in 1960, giving women a more efficient way of controlling pregnancy and family planning. A combined oral contraceptive (COC) consists of an estrogen and a progestin compound. ... -
LC-ESI-MS/MS quantification of hair cortisol, cortisone and DHEA in combined oral contraceptive users
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024-06)Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are used chronically by many women worldwide and in South Africa. Because many COC adverse effects coincide with symptoms of stress-related illnesses, including insulin resistance and ...
