The Effect of Using Combined Oral Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel in the Resolution of Menstrual Pattern Disorder and Functional Ovarian Cyst
Researcher Name
Najlaa Saadi Ismael
Name Of Journal
Ann Coll Med Mosul
Volume No.
190-196 :(2)41
Date Of Publication
2019.06
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the usefulness of combined oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol and
levonorgestrel) in resolving menstrual pattern disorder in reproductive-age women with a functional ovarian
cyst in Iraq.
Method: A longitudinal (before and after) , interventional study was used. Data were collected at a single
obstetrics and gynaecology outpatient clinic in Mosul City, Iraq. Participants: A sample of 96 women aged
between 15 and 45 years participated in the study. Participants diagnosed with ovarian cysts were treated
using an oral administration of contraceptive pills (combination of ethinyl estradiol, 0.03 mg, and
levonorgestrel, 0.15 mg) on a daily basis for a treatment duration of 2 months. The Outcome Measures are
Menstrual pattern disorders (dysmenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycle, and amenorrhea) and cyst
dimensions were recorded.
Results: After one therapy cycle, a statistically significant disappearance of menstrual pattern disorder was
observed (p=0.000). Cyst reso