BACKGROUND: This study aims at evaluating serum calcium, magnesium and phosphorus levels in women taking oral and injectable contraceptives.METHODS: Serum calcium, magnesium and phosphorus were measured in 50 women taking oral contraceptives (Lofeminal) and 50 women taking injectable contraceptive (Depo-medroxy progesterone acetate and Norigest). These women were used as controls before starting these contraceptives.RESULTS: There was significant decrease in serum levels of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in women taking oral contraceptives but there was significant increase in these minerals in women taking injectable contraceptives.CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that these contraceptives should be used with due care and with proper investigations of the women before and during the therapy.
Adult Calcium