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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES-Effect of Uniplant on Liver Function in Egyptian Women with Asymptomatic Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Research Abstract
Uniplant is a single 35mm contraceptive implant releasing nomegestrol acetate with an effective life span of one year. This study was undertaken to evaluate the possible effects of three-year use of uniplant on some liver enzymes (SGPT, SGOT and GGT) in Egyptian women and to evaluate whether the past asymptomatic hepatitis B virus infection would predispose to any changes in these enzymes. This is an uncontrolled prospective study including 187 women of reproductive age who desired contraception for three years (three ...
Research Authors
Ayman H Shaamsh, Hosam T Salem, Mamdouh M Shaaban, Sharaf A Ghaneima, Shaaban R Helal
Research Journal
Women's Health and Action Research Centre
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Research Rank
1
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Research Year
2005