Liyew Mekonen: Combined Oral Contraceptives Affect Coagulation Profiles
Liyew Mekonen, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Health and Senior Public Health Specialist, shared on LinkedIn:
”Our study found that Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) users had significantly shorter Prothrombin Time (PT) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) values, along with higher platelet counts, indicating an increased tendency toward blood clotting. Based on this finding, policymakers should promote safer contraceptive alternatives—such as progestin-only or non-hormonal methods—for women with coagulation risk factors like smoking, obesity, or prolonged immobilization.”
Article: Coagulation Profiles Among Combined Oral Contraceptive User and Non-User Women Attending at Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, Jigjiga Medium Clinic: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Fasil Getu, Addisu Tesfaye, Surafel Mekuria, Liyew Mekonen Ayehubizu, Bawlah Tahir, Abdurahman Kedir Roble, Eyob Getu, Muluken Walle
Read the full article here.
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