Vitamin B6 for Contraceptive Side Effects
Clinical Study Title:
Effect of vitamin B6 on the side effects of a low-dose combined
oral contraceptive.
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This
study looked at the effects of a vitamin b6 supplement
on the side effects of birth control pills. Women
who began taking a low dose oral contraceptive were
given daily supplements of vitamin b6 or a placebo
during the first month of usage. Various symptoms
typically seen when starting a new method of birth
control were measured. This included symptoms such
as depression, irritability, nausea, headache, and
vomiting. Symptom severity was rated by the participants
at the beginning and again at the end of the study.
Participants taking the vitamin b6 reported a significant
reduction in headaches and dizziness. This suggests
that daily supplements of vitamin b6 can help combat
the severity of some symptoms associated with the
use of a new oral contraceptive. |
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Authors:
Villegas-Salas E. Ponce de Leon R. Juarez-Perez MA. Grubb GS.
Institution:
Servicio de Planificacion Familiar, Hospital General de Zacatecas,
Secretaria de Salud, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Contraception. 55(4):245-8, 1997 Apr.
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