- Front Matter
- 10.1016/s1521-6934(24)00126-3
- Dec 1, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Research Article
- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102571
- Nov 30, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Caroline Frisendahl + 2 more
This chapter examines the potential of natural estrogens, particularly estradiol and estetrol, in combined hormonal contraceptive pills as alternatives to the widely used synthetic ethinyl estradiol. Current evidence highlights the promise of these natural estrogens in providing effective contraception with improved safety profiles and maintained tolerability. What we knowEstradiol and estetrol exhibit favorable safety and efficacy profiles compared to ethinyl estradiol. What we think we knowInitial studies suggest that estetrol combined with drosperinone provide effective contraception with a predictable bleeding patternand reduced risk for venous thromboembolism compared to ethinyl estradiol containing pills. Such risk may also be further mitigated by non-oral administration of estradiol. What we do not knowLong-term efficacy and safety data are needed to confirm the benefits of natural estrogens and their impact on diverse populations and comorbid conditions. By addressing these gaps, future research can enhance our understanding of natural estrogens in hormonal contraception, ultimately refining their use in clinical practice.
- Front Matter
- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102561
- Nov 8, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Marcello Ceccaroni
- Research Article
- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102560
- Oct 10, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Prof Em Johannes Bitzer
- Research Article
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- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102559
- Sep 24, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- R.a Anderson + 1 more
- Research Article
- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102551
- Sep 13, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Rodolfo Gómez Ponce De León + 5 more
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- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102539
- Sep 13, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Matthew Hoi Kin Chau + 4 more
- Front Matter
- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102558
- Sep 12, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Terence Lao
- Research Article
- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102537
- Sep 11, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Terence T Lao
- Research Article
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- 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2024.102542
- Sep 11, 2024
- Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Rachel Sagar + 1 more