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Drospirenone and levonorgestrel in combination with either 30 or 20 mcg ethinylestradiol reduce soluble adhesion molecules in Brazilian women; cross-sectional study

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Author(s):
Stocco, Bianca [1] ; Fumagalli, Helen Figueiredo [1] ; Franceschini, Silvio Antonio [2] ; Martinez, Edson Zangiacomi [3] ; Marzocchi-Machado, Cleni Mara [1] ; Torqueti Toloi, Maria Regina [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Pharmaceut Sci Ribeirao Preto, Dept Clin Toxicol & Bromatol Anal, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Social Med, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Contraception; v. 86, n. 5, p. 506-510, NOV 2012.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of three contraceptive pills containing ethinylestradiol (EE) (20 or 30 mcg) in combination with drospirenone (DRSP) and levonorgestrel (LNG) on plasma concentration of adhesion molecules vascular cell adhesion molecule -1 (VCAM-1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and E-selectin. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 72 participants (18-30 years old) distributed into three groups that used oral contraceptives containing EE 20 or 30 mcg combined with DRSP 3 mg or EE 30 mcg/LNG 150 mcg for at least 6 months. The control group was comprised of nonusers of contraceptives. Soluble VCAM-1, soluble ICAM-1 and soluble E-selectin were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Compared to the control group, a significant decrease was found in VCAM-1 and ICAM-1 concentrations with use of DRSP/20 EE and LNG/30 EE. Conclusions: DRSP/20 EE and LNG/30 EE induce favorable changes in endothelial function. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. (AU)