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Abstract
Zinc and copper concentration in serum and hair were determined in 12 women before the initiation of oral contraceptive therapy and after a period of 3 months and 6 months. A significant elevation in serum copper occured after the usage of oral contraceptive for 3 months. The taking of oral contraceptive agent (OCA) for a subsequent 3 month period caused no further significant increase in serum copper concentration. No significant effect of OCA on serum zinc and on hair concentration of these trace elements was noted. Further study is indicated to establish the significance of these on overall metabolism and on clinical consequences.Entities:
Keywords: Age Factors; Biology; Contraception; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Methods--side effects; Family Planning; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Laboratory Procedures; Mestranol; Norethindrone; Oral Contraceptives--side effects; Physiology; Prospective Studies; Research Methodology; Serum Copper Level; Serum Zinc Level; Studies
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Year: 1979 PMID： 528161
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Vitam Nutr Res ISSN： 0300-9831 Impact factor: 1.784