Oral contraceptive use and saliva diurnal pattern of metabolic steroid hormones in young healthy women

Abstract Background The impact of oral contraceptives (OCs) on the saliva diurnal pattern of metabolic steroid hormones remained unknown. Study design Saliva samples were taken from young healthy women (11 OC users, 10 non-OC users) to analyze cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and testosterone...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Contraception (Stoneham) 2015-03, Vol.91 (3), p.245-247
Hauptverfasser:	Vibarel-Rebot, N, Rieth, N, Lasne, F, Jaffré, C, Collomp, K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Circadian Rhythm Contraception Contraceptives, Oral, Combined - metabolism Cortisol Dehydroepiandrosterone - analysis DHEA Ethinyl Estradiol - metabolism Female Humans Hydrocortisone - analysis Levonorgestrel - metabolism Life Sciences Menstrual Cycle - metabolism Obstetrics and Gynecology Saliva - chemistry Testosterone Testosterone - analysis Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background The impact of oral contraceptives (OCs) on the saliva diurnal pattern of metabolic steroid hormones remained unknown. Study design Saliva samples were taken from young healthy women (11 OC users, 10 non-OC users) to analyze cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and testosterone 4 times (days 1, 8, 15 and 22) over one menstrual cycle. Results OC use decreased saliva testosterone concentrations (p
ISSN:	0010-7824 1879-0518
DOI:	10.1016/j.contraception.2014.11.010