Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3914503 Contraception 2010 10 Pages PDF
Abstract

The effect of obesity on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics is poorly understood, and this is particularly true in regard to contraceptive steroids. This article will review the known and theoretical physiologic and pharmacologic interactions between obesity and contraceptive steroids.

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Metabolism and pharmacokinetics of contraceptive steroids in obese women: a review
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