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10494481

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-10-22
pubmed:abstractText
This study investigated the effects of a low dose oral contraceptive (OC) (Mercilon) on women's satisfaction and quality of life based on a detailed questionnaire. A total of 614 first-time users of oral contraceptives were enrolled by 102 gynecologists for a treatment period of > or = 4 months. The Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q) was filled in both before and during pill intake. The total quality of life score was significantly increased under OC intake. In contrast to older preparations, modern low dose OCs appear to act favorably on a number of psychological parameters, thus increasing satisfaction with various aspects of daily life and, consequently, improving quality of life.
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pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0010-7824
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
59
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
287-91
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:otherAbstract
PIP: A study was conducted to determine the tolerability of a low-dose oral contraceptive (OC) containing 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol and 150 mcg desogestrel (Mercilon) among first-time users and to evaluate its effects on women's satisfaction and quality of life. The study was conducted between January 1997 and May 1998 using the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q) submitted to 614 first-time users of OCs. Results showed that modern low-dose OCs act favorably on a number of psychological parameters by comparison with older preparations. The total quality of life rating increased significantly with use of OC. The improvement in patient satisfaction and quality of life observed in this study is a significant finding with respect to the matter of OC acceptability and patient compliance.
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1999
pubmed:articleTitle
Low dose oral contraceptives and quality of life.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Vienna, Austria.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Multicenter Study