title: Thyroid function tests under the effect of steroidal contraceptives compared to normal pregnancy.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Nasr
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: El-mekkawi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abbas
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: El-sheikha
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abdel Aziz
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D000352:Africa, Northern; D001695:Biology; D001769:Blood; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003267:Contraception; D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004534:Egypt; D004702:Endocrine Glands; D004703:Endocrine System; D004967:Estrogens; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol; D005193:Family Planning Services; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006728:Hormones; D008660:Metabolism; D008877:Middle East; D009644:Norgestrel; D010827:Physiology; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011247:Pregnancy; D011374:Progesterone; D012098:Reproduction; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design; D013961:Thyroid Gland; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004967:Estrogens; D006728:Hormones; D009644:Norgestrel; D004997:Ethinyl Estradiol; D011374:Progesterone
keywords: Africa; Arab Countries; Biology; Comparative Studies; Contraception--pharmacodynamics; Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen; Contraceptive Agents, Female--pharmacodynamics; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin; Contraceptive Agents--pharmacodynamics; Contraceptive Methods--pharmacodynamics; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Egypt; Endocrine Effects; Endocrine System; Estrogens; Ethinyl Estradiol; Family Planning; Hematologic Tests; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Hormones; Laboratory Procedures; Measurement; Mediterranean Countries; Metabolic Effects; Norethindrone Acetate; Norgestrel; Northern Africa; Oral Contraceptives, Combined; Oral Contraceptives--pharmacodynamics; Physiology; Population; Population Dynamics; Pregnancy; Progesterone; Protein Bound Iodine Alterations; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Research Report; Studies; Testing; Thyroid Effects; Time Factors