This 2014 randomized controlled trial assessed weight and body composition changes over 3–4 months in 150 women—54 obese (BMI 30.0–39.9) and 96 normal weight (BMI 19.0–24.9)—using combined oral contraceptives (OCs) containing either 20 μg ethinyl estradiol (EE) with 100 μg levonorgestrel (LNG) or 30 μg EE with 150 μg LNG.
This 1976 review article by J. Cohen examines the impact of oral contraceptives on various aspects of women’s sexual behavior. The study found that 34–54% of women reported an increase in the frequency of sexual relations, while 32% experienced improved orgasm. However, 5–6% of women in rigorous studies reported frigidity,
This study compared the effects of Myo-Inositol and oral contraceptives (OCPs) on lean PCOS adolescents, focusing on hormonal and metabolic improvements. The results showed that Myo-Inositol alone was effective in improving metabolic and hormonal outcomes, especially in the younger age group (13-16 years), where it also reduced weight and BMI.
