title: Low dose oral contraceptives and quality of life.
abstract: This study investigated the effects of a low dose oral contraceptive (OC) (Mercilon) on women's satisfaction and quality of life based on a detailed questionnaire. A total of 614 first-time users of oral contraceptives were enrolled by 102 gynecologists for a treatment period of > or = 4 months. The Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q) was filled in both before and during pill intake. The total quality of life score was significantly increased under OC intake. In contrast to older preparations, modern low dose OCs appear to act favorably on a number of psychological parameters, thus increasing satisfaction with various aspects of daily life and, consequently, improving quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Egarter
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Topcuoglu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Imhof
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Huber
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral