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Contraception
Contraceptives influence colposcopic examination
July 28th, 2005
Combined contraceptives are found to significantly influence adequacy of colposcopic examination. Scientists from the United States report a study undertaken to determine whether the use of hormonal contraception affects the adequacy of colposcopic examination of the cervix. The study was based on a retrospective chart review of patients seen in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Colposcopy Clinic from 2000-2002. "Patient age, use of hormonal contraception, and adequacy of colposcopic examination were recorded for analysis. Of all the colposcopic records reviewed, 526 of 1156 met inclusion criteria. Study patients ranged in age from 14 to 51...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-07-28)
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