Title: Oral contraceptives and gastrointestinal disorders.

POPLINE Document Number: 700375

Author(s):

Hurwitz RL
Martin AJ
Grossman BE
Waddell WR

Source citation:

Annals of Surgery 172(5): 892-896. November, 1970,

Abstract:

4 case histories of gastrointestinal abnormalities which developed in association with the use of oral contraceptives are presented. These were all cases of mesenteric vascular disease, confirmed through operative diagnosis. 2 cases exhibited massive bowel infarction necessitating resectioning.

Keywords:

Case Studies
Oral Contraceptives, Side Effects
Contraceptive Agents, Side Effects
Norethindrone
Mestranol
Norethynodrel
Ethynodiol Diacetate
Gastrointestinal Effects
Women
Side Effects
Oral Contraceptives, Phasic
Studies
Research Methodology
Contraceptive Safety
Safety
Public Health
Health
Contraceptive Agents
Contraception
Family Planning
Contraceptive Agents, Progestin
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen
Physiology
Biology
Demographic Factors
Population
Treatment
Oral Contraceptives, Combined
Oral Contraceptives
Contraceptive Methods