Fertil Steril May 2017 PMID 28433366

A first-choice combined oral contraceptive influences general well-being in healthy women: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Niklas Zethraeus, Anna Dreber, Eva Ranehill, Liselott Blomberg, Fernand Labrie, Bo von Schoultz, Magnus Johannesson, Angelica Lindén Hirschberg

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Peak: 1 in Jun 2017

across 2 sources since Jun 2017

Extended reach

15,098

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Total likes

114

Video views

225

Mentions per month

Jun 2017 – Oct 2022

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What people are saying

The group's discussion emphasizes potential health risks, with posts listing serious side effects like thrombosis and liver issues, and expressing urgent caution—'Stop this immediatly.' The tone and focus on dangers reflect an alarmed reaction, demonstrating a concern for health implications drawn from the article, though there is limited exploration of the research methodology or broader context.

AgreementModerate agreement

The first post strongly supports concerns about health risks associated with oral contraceptives, indicating agreement with the publication's implications. The second post also agrees, highlighting decreased self-control as a significant concern.

InterestModerate interest

Both posts reflect some interest in the health effects of contraceptives, but the tone suggests a cautious or alarmed interest rather than deep curiosity or detailed analysis.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments are relatively straightforward, voicing concerns or summarizing findings without extensive discussion or elaboration, indicating moderate but not deep engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

Overall, the posts seem to influence opinion or concern about oral contraceptives but do not appear to provoke widespread action or profound change in perspective.

Abstract in brief

The study found that a combined oral contraceptive (OC) containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol led to a significant decrease in overall wellbeing in healthy women compared to a placebo.
Specifically, OC use reduced positive wellbeing, self-control, and vitality, though it did not significantly impact depressive symptoms or depressed mood.
The results suggest that even first-choice OCs can negatively affect general wellbeing, which might be important for women considering contraceptive options.]

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