Article ; Online: Oestrogens in oral contraception: considerations for tailoring prescription to women's needs.
2024 , Page(s) 1–10
Abstract: Background: The oestrogenic component of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) has changed over years with the aim of reducing oestrogen-related side effects and risks, whilst maintaining oestrogen beneficial effects, particularly on cycle control.: ... ...
Abstract | Background: The oestrogenic component of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) has changed over years with the aim of reducing oestrogen-related side effects and risks, whilst maintaining oestrogen beneficial effects, particularly on cycle control. Purpose: To describe the pharmacological profiles of different oestrogens commonly used in COCs to provide insights on contraceptive prescription tailored to women's needs. Results: All COCs ensure a high contraceptive efficacy. COCs containing the natural oestrogens oestradiol (E2), oestradiol valerate (E2V) and estetrol (E4) have limited impact on liver metabolism, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, haemostasis and sex hormone binding globulin levels, compared with ethinylestradiol (EE). COCs with E2 and E2V appear also to entail a lower elevation of the risk of venous thromboembolism vs. EE-containing pills. No epidemiological data are available for E4-COC. E2- and E2V-containing COCs seem to exert a less stabilising oestrogenic effect on the endometrium compared with EE-COCs. The E4-COC results in a predictable bleeding pattern with a high rate of scheduled bleeding and minimal unscheduled bleeding per cycle. Based on Conclusion: Today various COCs contain different oestrogens. Prescribers must be familiar with the different properties of each oestrogen for a tailored contraceptive recommendation, considering their safety and contraceptive efficacy, as well as women's needs and preferences. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-04-29 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 1397560-2 |
ISSN | 1473-0782 ; 1362-5187 |
ISSN (online) | 1473-0782 |
ISSN | 1362-5187 |
DOI | 10.1080/13625187.2024.2334350 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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