Impact of Contraceptive Patch on Body Composition
Author Information
Author(s): Antonio Piccoli, PierGiorgio Crosignani, Carmine Nappi, Salvatore Ronsini, Vincenzina Bruni, Silvia Marelli
Primary Institution: University of Padova, Italy
Hypothesis
Does the ethinylestradiol/norelgestromin contraceptive patch affect body composition in women?
Conclusion
The contraceptive patch led to a minimal increase in body weight and hydration, which is not clinically significant.
Supporting Evidence
- Body weight increased by 0.64 kg after 6 months.
- Total body water increased by 0.51 L after 6 months.
- Changes in body composition were not significantly different among previous contraceptive methods.
Takeaway
Women using a contraceptive patch gained a tiny bit of weight, but it was just water and not a big deal.
Methodology
The study used bioelectrical impedance analysis to measure body composition changes over 6 months in women using the contraceptive patch.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the open-label design and lack of randomization.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and was limited to a specific population of Italian women.
Participant Demographics
182 Italian women aged 18 to 45 with a BMI of 21.8 kg/m2.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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