Estonian Biobank study analyzes hormonal contraceptive use trends and genetic risk factors for side effects
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Jelisaveta Džigurski ,
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Summary
This longitudinal descriptive study analyzes prescribed hormonal contraceptive (HC) purchase data from 2004 to 2022, combined with genetic and health data from 73,071 female Estonian Biobank (EstBB) HC users aged 15-55. The researchers investigate the suitability of the Estonian Biobank for studying genetic risk factors associated with HC side effects, while also describing HC use trends based on prescription and purchase records, comparing these with broader Estonian population data.
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HC usage was defined by the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system.
Laisk and colleagues investigate the suitability of the Estonian Biobank for studying the genetic risk of hormonal contraceptive (HC) side effects.
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