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Cross-Sectional Investigation of Carbohydrate Metabolism in Women Taking a Sequential or Combination Type Oral Contraceptive: Measurements of Blood Glucose, Plasma Insulin and Plasma Growth Hormone During an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

Authors: W. N. SPELLACY, MD, E. R. ZARTMAN, MD, W. C. BUHI, MS, C. E. SPELLACY, RN

Abstract

The authors attempted to study the commonly reported alteration in carbohydrate metabolism of women using oral contraceptives. They found abnormalities in glucose and growth hormone, but their significance in the long-term use of the drugs cannot be resolved at this early date. No data are available of studies before beginning the use of the drugs.

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