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J McEwan

    International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) share physiological effects with smoking and aging. Risk assessment for COCs must consider age and smoking habits to minimize health risks for users.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Pharmacology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Cigarette smoking, aging, and combined oral contraceptive (COC) use induce physiological alterations.
    • Some physiological effects of these factors overlap, suggesting potential synergistic health impacts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline physiological changes associated with smoking, aging, and COC use.
    • To evaluate health risks of COCs, particularly in relation to age and smoking.
    • To discuss implications for clinical practice and risk reduction strategies for COC users.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and epidemiologic studies.
    • Analysis of morbidity and mortality data related to COC use in Britain.
    • Consideration of physiological similarities between COCs, smoking, and aging.

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    Main Results:

    • Identified shared physiological alterations across smoking, aging, and COC use.
    • Epidemiologic data from Britain highlight health risks associated with COCs.
    • Risk escalation is evident with increasing age and concurrent smoking in COC users.

    Conclusions:

    • COC use presents health risks that are significantly influenced by a user's age and smoking status.
    • Clinicians must carefully consider these factors when prescribing COCs.
    • Strategies to mitigate risks include patient counseling on smoking cessation and age-appropriate prescribing.