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Showing 1 to 20 of 39 for “"Oral Contraceptives"”.
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Effects of the menstrual cycle and oral contraceptives on athletic performance
… is even more sparse on potential effects of oral contraceptive agents (OCAs) on performance. Many of the earlier studies failed to accurately document the phase of the cycle, or used a variety of different oral contraceptives with higher dosages of estrogens and progestins than those in …
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Influence of Oral Contraceptives on Bone Adaptations to Isokinetic Strength Training in Young Women
… the amount of bone present at skeletal maturity. Oral contraceptives (OC), because of their capacity to diminish concentrations of free testosterone and estrogen, have been purported to affect bone mass in young adult women, but results have proven inconsistent. Further, positive skeletal effects …
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Influence of Oral Contraceptives on Selected Hormonal and Metabolic Responses to Prolonged Submaximal Exercise in Moderately Active Women
This investigation assessed the influence of oral contraceptives (OC) on growth hormone (GH) and prolactin (PRL) responses to and energy substrate utilization during prolonged submaximal treadmill exercise (90 min at 50% VO$\sb2$ max). Subjects consisted of moderately active women (18-30 yrs) in a …
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The effects of an exercise training program on serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels in women using oral contraceptives
… and/or triglyceride concentration in women using oral contraceptives. The intensity of the training was maintained at approximately 75% of the subject's pre-training maximal oxygen uptake. Comparisons were made in the variables triglyceride, cholesterol, maximum ventilation and maximum oxygen …
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A study of two interventions to increase adherence with oral contraceptives and condom use among adolescents and young adults
… of two different interventions on adherence with oral contraception (OC) and their effect on dual use (oral contraception and condoms). A total of 1,155 women 16-24 years of age who requested oral contraception at one of five reproductive health clinics were recruited to participate and randomized …
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The effect of boron supplementation and oral contraceptives on mineral status and hormone status of college female athletes and non-atheletes
… All subjects were classified into activity and oral contraceptive groups as follows: athletes (n=16), non-athletes (n=13), oral contraceptives (n=12), and no oral contraceptives (n=17). Subjects were randomly assigned to receive a placebo or 3 mg of boron per day. Subjects' maximal oxygen …
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The Relationship of Static Muscle Strength and Endurance With The Use of Oral Contraceptives, Phase of The Menstrual Cycle, and Vitamin B-6 Status
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Gender Differences in Prose Memory After Acute Intoxication with Ethanol
… of subjects were studied: males, females taking oral contraceptives, and females not taking oral contraceptives. Subjects were administered either 0.0 or 1.0 milliliter per kilogram of body weight of ethanol, and then read two long (400 words) and two short (200 words) expository prose passages …
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The effects of family planning type and prevalent use on fertility and under-five mortality in Tanzania.
… for different types of FP methods (i.e., oral contraceptives, injectables, condoms, sterilization, traditional methods). Also, population projections are re-calculated for incremental prevalence of each method. Only permanent methods significantly reduce the total fertility rate, with an …
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Randomized trial comparing bleeding patterns after immediate and conventional oral contraceptive initiation
Starting oral contraceptives immediately, under direct observation, increase OC initiation rates and may increase effective use and continuation However, if adverse bleeding pattern occur, then such an approach may paradoxically decrease continuation rates. The purpose of this study is comapare …
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Effects of Nurse-client Transaction on Female Oral Contraception
… about the benefits and barriers of using oral contraceptives made a difference in their adherence rates. The study sought to answer these questions. Do females who experience a one-on-one nurse -client transaction exploring benefits and barriers to oral contraceptive use adhere better than …
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Effects of exercise on hunger, food intake and energy expenditure
… men (study one) and women not using hormonal contraceptives (study two) and taking oral contraceptives (study three). Study four examined the effects of 12 weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on 7-day free-living energy intake and expenditure. A total of 47 men (mean ± SD; age 23.8 ± …
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Calcium metabolism and breast cancer risk
… women. Premenopausal status and use of oral contraceptives and hormone-replacement therapy were negatively associated with serum calcium levels. BMI was significantly associated with serum calcium levels, with lean and overweight women having higher calcium levels than women with BMI …
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Factors associated with Contraceptive Use in a rural area in the Western Cape, South Africa
… Contraceptive use (ECC) which included use of oral contraceptives, condoms or injectables, or having been sterilised. Independent variables included socio-demographic factors, substance use, psychosocial factors, community factors, childbearing characteristics and partner characteristics …
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The association of limbic system activation with dream, bad dream and nightmare generation
… and a prospective dream diary study. Oral contraceptive use was included as a moderator variable as previous research has indicated that this may temper reactions to stress. The general hypothesis that greater activation of the limbic system results in a greater frequency of recall of …
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Premenstrual syndrome and marital satisfaction
… In addition, the wife could not be using oral contraceptives, nor could she be taking over-the-counter or prescribed medication for her PMS. Decreases in the husband's marital satisfaction were found to be associated with increases in his perception of his wife's negative affect in five of …
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Coronary risk factors in women in the United Kingdom
… impact of exogenous hormones,specifically oral contraceptives and postmenopausal hormone replacement, is described. This study - the largest of its kind in the UK - provides reference ranges for a wide range of CHD risk, factors in women in the UK, and gives a unique insight into the impact …
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Metabolism of Biopterin and its Derivatives in Man and the Rat
… and metal ions. Tetrahydrobiopterin given orally to man does not appear in the serum at a measurable rate. A small amount of biopterin asses unaltered across the bowel wall. Crithidia factor is synthesised in the foetus as early as the twelfth week of gestation and there is evidence for …
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The role of biological rhythms and blood glucose levels in maintaining a positive mood state.
… mood in cognitively demanding situations. Oral contraceptives generally tended to eliminate menstrual cycle-related effects on mood and responses to intervention. It was concluded that mood states among healthy women are influenced by a complex interplay between biological rhythms, …
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The Effects of Oral Contraceptive Use on Ligamentous Injury Incidence in Females: A Potential for Prevention
… potentially reducing injury risk. Hormonal contraceptives, through their negative feedback function, reduce estrogen levels. We hypothesize that females using oral contraceptives (OCs) will have lower rates of ACL injury compared to nonusers. To assess this relationship we performed a …
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