Combination Estrogen–Progestin Contraceptives and Body Weight: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
- 1 February 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Vol. 103 (2) , 359-373
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.aog.0000107298.29343.6a
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Many women and clinicians believe that com- bination estrogen-progestin contraceptive use can lead to weight gain. This concern can deter women from starting hormonal contraception or lead to premature quitting. This review evaluated the association between combina- tion contraceptive use and change in body weight.Keywords
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