Farahmand M, Ramezani Tehrani F, Bahri Khomami M, Azizi F. THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DURATION OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS CONSUMPTION WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME: TEHRAN LIPID AND GLUCOSE STUDY. ijdld 2015; 14 (1) :37-46
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1- 1. Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- 1. Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , ramezani@endocrine.ac.ir
3- 2. Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (6551 Views)
Background: The present study was conducted to assess the association between duration of oral contraceptive pills consumption and metabolic syndrome.
Methods: Study subjects were selected among 5532 of women 15-45 years old aged participating in Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). TLGS questionnaires were used for data collection.
Results: Metabolic syndrome and its components did not significantly differ between study sub groups after adjustment for confounders.
Conclusion: OCPs duration of consumption does not affect prevalence of metabolic syndrome among non menopausal women.
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General Received: 2015/02/9 | Accepted: 2015/02/9 | Published: 2015/02/9