Estradiol is the “prototypic” sex hormone of women. Yet, women have another sex hormone,
which is often disregarded: Progesterone. The goal of this article is to provide a …

Background Concern about estrogen‐related adverse effects has led to progressive
reductions in the estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). However …

In spite of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) having been available for more than 50
years, surprisingly little is known about the prevalence of truly COC‐related adverse mood …

Background The progestogen component of combined oral contraceptives (COC) has
undergone changes since it was first recognised that it's chemical structure could influence …

Background Side effects of oral contraceptive (OC) pills discourage adherence to and
continuation of OC regimens. Strategies to decrease adverse effects led to the introduction …

Most women have used at least 1 method of contraception during their reproductive years,
with the majority favoring combined oral contraceptives. Women are often concerned about …

Context: Continuous oral contraception may better suppress the ovary and endometrium,
lending itself to the treatment of other medical conditions. Objective: Our objective was to …

Despite numerous studies on the topic, there is no consensus to date on the effects of oral
contraceptives on mood or the mechanism (s) by which they exert these effects. This review …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of a 24/4-day regimen of a low-dose combination
drospirenone–ethinylestradiol oral contraceptive in alleviating perimenstrual symptoms …

Concern about estrogen-related adverse effects has led to progressive reductions in the
estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). This review of randomized …