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LC-ESI-MS/MS quantification of hair cortisol, cortisone and DHEA in combined oral contraceptive users
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 hypertension, it is believed that these adverse effects are a result of chronic …
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Appearance Over Function - The Impact of Long-Term Oral Contraceptive Use on Brain Development, Breast Tissue Composition, and Future Lactation Outcomes
… review examines the long-term effects of combined oral contraceptive (COC) use beginning in puberty on brain development, breast tissue composition, and future breastfeeding outcomes. Puberty is a critical developmental stage during which hormonal changes significantly impact the …