Abstract |
The effect of obesity on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics is poorly understood, and this is particularly true in regard to contraceptive steroids. This article will review the known and theoretical physiologic and pharmacologic interactions between obesity and contraceptive steroids.
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Authors | Alison B Edelman, Ganesh Cherala, Frank Z Stanczyk |
Journal | Contraception
(Contraception)
Vol. 82
Issue 4
Pg. 314-23
(Oct 2010)
ISSN: 1879-0518 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20851224
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
- Progestins
- Steroids
- Ethinyl Estradiol
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Topics |
- Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
(metabolism, pharmacokinetics)
- Ethinyl Estradiol
(metabolism, pharmacokinetics)
- Female
- Humans
- Intestinal Absorption
- Obesity
(metabolism, physiopathology)
- Progestins
(metabolism, pharmacokinetics)
- Skin Absorption
- Steroids
(metabolism, pharmacokinetics)
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