Headache as a side effect of combination estrogen-progestin oral contraceptives: A systematic review

Article Abstract:

A 2-part systematic review of published studies is conducted to examine the evidence that combination oral contraceptives can aggravate or cause headache. It is found that headache that occurs during early cycles of oral contraceptive use tends to improve or disappear with continued use while no evidence is found to support the common clinical practice of switching oral contraceptives to treat headache.

Estrogen & Progestogen Preps, Care and treatment, Causes of, Complications and side effects, Estrogen, Estrogens, Progestational hormones, Headache

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A randomized controlled trial of second- versus third-generation oral contraceptives in the treatment of acne vulgaris

Article Abstract:

Second and third generation oral contraceptives appear to be equally beneficial in treating acne, according to a study of 34 women. The oral contraceptives consisted of ethinyl estradiol combined with either desogestrel or levonorgestrel. Both caused a slight drop in blood testosterone levels.

Evaluation, Drug therapy, Acne

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Measurement of endometrial stripe thickness by obstetrics and gynecology residents

Article Abstract:

A study aimed to determine how well obstetrics and gynecology residents measure the endometrial stripe by transvaginal sonography. It was determined that by the end of their residency, residents could accurately measure the endometrial stripe using transvaginal sonography.

Education, Study and teaching, Residents (Medicine), Endometrium, Endometrial biopsy, Obstetrics

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