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Impact of intermediate-term oral contraceptive use on oxidative stress, lipid profile, and liver function in Iraqi women

Written by | 25 Apr 2025

Background and objectives Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are commonly used for contraception, but their long-term effects on oxidative stress, lipid profiles, and liver function remain unclear. This study […]

Could the contraceptive pill reduce risk of ovarian cancer?

Written by | 6 Feb 2025

It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the Pill’) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian […]

Oral contraceptive reduces risk of diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Written by | 28 Oct 2021

Use of combined oral contraceptives appears to significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers reported this finding on Oct. […]

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