Obese, reproductive-age women who use long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) that contains the hormone progestin have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes when compared to those who use non-hormonal contraception, according to researchers. The research concludes that progestin-releasing LARC appears to be safe for use by such women but needs further investigation. Nicole M. Bender, assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology ...Sunday, 10 February 2013
Some Contraceptive Raises Diabetes Risk For Obese Women
Obese, reproductive-age women who use long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) that contains the hormone progestin have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes when compared to those who use non-hormonal contraception, according to researchers. The research concludes that progestin-releasing LARC appears to be safe for use by such women but needs further investigation. Nicole M. Bender, assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology ...
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