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JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA
Volume 37, Issue 6, Pages 527-533Publisher
ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/S1701-2163(15)30229-2
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Family planning; oral contraceptive; folate; prenatals; pregnancy
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Objective: To conduct a systematic review evaluating the effectiveness of a folate-fortified oral contraceptive preparation in increasing blood folate concentrations to levels providing optimal protection against neural tube defects (> 906 nmol/L). Methods: We searched Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library for human studies published from inception to June 2013 that evaluated oral contraceptive use and folate status. Case-control studies, cohort studies, and clinical trials were included. Efficacy and bioequivalence data were evaluated from included studies. Results: Overall, efficacy and bioequivalence data for the folate fortified oral contraceptive show that it is at least as effective as folic acid alone in raising blood folate concentrations, and that the concomitant administration of folate with the oral contraceptive component does not affect its absorption or kinetics. Conclusion: A folate-fortified oral contraceptive preparation provides an option for women to maintain blood folate levels, especially those who may be planning a family after the cessation of oral contraceptive therapy.
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