Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases

Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
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ISSN: 2329-8790

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Isaac IZ

Isaac IZ

Nigeria

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  • Research Article
    Assessment of Some Coagulation Parameters among Clients on Hormonal Contraceptive in a Tertiary Health Facility in Sokoto, North Western, Nigeria
    Author(s): Erhabor O, Isaac IZ, Kaoje AU, John RT and Suleiman SAErhabor O, Isaac IZ, Kaoje AU, John RT and Suleiman SA

    Background: Hormonal contraceptives are widely used, and contain different doses of estrogen and types of progestogen. However, these hormonal contraceptives may potentially be associated with some side effects of coagulopathy. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time with Kaolin (PTTK) among clients on hormonal contraceptives. Method: This descriptive case-control study was conducted among clients on hormonal contraceptives. A total of 43 clients on hormonal contraceptives constituted the subjects. Twenty non-hormonal contraceptives users were monitored as controls. PTTK and PT was carried out on citrated samples from subjects and control participants using the Diagen kit for PTTK and PT. Results: The mean values for PT and PTTK of the contraceptive users was 15.6 ± 1.5 s and 36.4 ± 2.7 s respectively, while .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-8790.1000139

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