Gut August 2013 PMID 22619368

Oral contraceptives, reproductive factors and risk of inflammatory bowel disease.

Hamed Khalili, Leslie M Higuchi, Ashwin N Ananthakrishnan, James M Richter, Diane Feskanich, Charles S Fuchs, Andrew T Chan

Mentions

23
Peak: 2 in Oct 2024
across 5 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

2,270,682
potential audience

Total likes

39,144

Video views

2,270,475

Mentions per month

Apr 2019 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook8 posts
  • YouTube6 videos
  • News5 articles
  • X / Twitter2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions mostly reflect concern about the potential dark side of birth control pills, with phrases like 'should be informed' and 'dark side' emphasizing caution. The tone suggests a mix of awareness and skepticism, contributing to an overall recognition of the study’s importance but limited detailed engagement or debate.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the potential health risks associated with oral contraceptives, indicating general agreement with the publication's implications.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate curiosity, focusing on the risks and informing others about possible side effects rather than in-depth analysis.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments are brief and mainly express opinions or concerns, with limited detailed critique or exploration of the study.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts highlight awareness about health risks, suggesting the discussion has some influence in raising caution but not necessarily prompting immediate changes.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzed data from over 230,000 women enrolled in the Nurses' Health Study to evaluate the relationship between oral contraceptive use and the risk of developing Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
  • The findings showed that current and past use of oral contraceptives was associated with an increased risk of CD, with hazard ratios of 2.82 for current users and 1.39 for past users, while the association between contraceptive use and UC varied depending on smoking history.
  • While reproductive factors like age at menarche, age at first birth, and parity were not linked to disease risk, the study highlighted that smoking history influenced the relationship between contraceptive use and UC, suggesting lifestyle factors may modify disease risk.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
olivia
@golightlyolivia · X

People should be informed of the dark side of the birth control pill. It should not be taken lightly. https://t.co/IczKHLu9ow

Dec 17, 2021 · 131 followers View post →
One Great Gut Foundation
@OneGreatGut · X

Oral contraceptives, reproductive factors and risk of inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/9NQ0S1TNnK

Apr 1, 2019 · 77 followers View post →

All mentions

olivia
@golightlyolivia · X

People should be informed of the dark side of the birth control pill. It should not be taken lightly. https://t.co/IczKHLu9ow

Dec 17, 2021 · 131 followers View post →
One Great Gut Foundation
@OneGreatGut · X

Oral contraceptives, reproductive factors and risk of inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/9NQ0S1TNnK

Apr 1, 2019 · 77 followers View post →