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International Journal of Pharmacology

Year: 2012 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 5 | Page No.: 314-320
DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2012.314.320
Biochemical Effects of Oral Contraceptives among Users: A Review
Falaq Naz, Smita Jyoti, Mohammad Afzal and Yasir Hasan Siddique

Abstract: Oral contraceptives (OC) are widely used to prevent ovulation, implantation and therefore pregnancy. The widespread use of the oral contraceptive pills provides an opportunity for assessing their influence on various biochemical parameters i.e., enzymatic, serum lipid and proteins among users. Recent studies have shown its implication in many diseases such as thromboembolic disease, myocardial infarction, circulatory disorders and carcinogenicity. The negative effects on the liver and heart have also been reported due to high serum cholesterol levels among OC for their possible biochemical effects.

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Falaq Naz, Smita Jyoti, Mohammad Afzal and Yasir Hasan Siddique, 2012. Biochemical Effects of Oral Contraceptives among Users: A Review. International Journal of Pharmacology, 8: 314-320.

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