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Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State,

Authors: ADEJUMO Esther

Publication Type: Journal article

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The use of hormonal contraceptives has been implicated in the depletion of serum antioxidants and resultant promotion of oxidative stress which is associated with various disorders including cardiovascular disease and cancer. This study investigated serum total antioxidant status (TAS) in women taking hormonal contraceptives and compared their results with non-contraceptive users (age- and sex-matched). Sixty women aged 30 - 45 years, were enrolled for the study which in- cluded forty-five users of hormonal contraceptives from the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, Isolo, Lagos state and fifteen age-matched, apparently healthy, non-contraceptive users from the same geographical location were selected as controls. The in vitro determination of the serum total antioxidant status (TAS) was performed using Biorex enzymatic kit. Data obtained were statistically analyzed using studentâ€™s t-test and P < 0.05 was considered significant. The se- rum levels of TAS in the users of hormonal contraceptives were significantly lower than non-users (P < 0.05). The study concluded that women on hormonal contraceptives especially those taking either combined oral or combined injectable contraceptives were at risk of developing disorders associated with reduced levels of serum antioxidants.

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ADEJUMO,E. . (0000). Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State,, 0 (), 0-0.

ADEJUMO,E. . "Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State," 0, no (), (0000): 0-0.

ADEJUMO,E. and . (0000). Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State,, 0 (), pp0-0.

ADEJUMOE, . Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State,. 0000, 0 ():0-0.

ADEJUMO,Esther , . "Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State,", 0 . (0000) : 0-0.

A.Esther , "Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on the Total Antioxidants Status of Women from Isolo, Lagos State," vol.0, no., pp. 0-0, 0000.

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