Table 3.
Changes in White Blood Cell Parameters Among Oral Contraceptive Users
| Parameter | OC Used | Result | Conclusion | Author | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Users | Non-Users | ||||
| WBC ×109 /L | COC | 5.07 | 4.93 | No difference | [65] |
| COC | – | – | No difference | [66] | |
| COC | 6.49 | 6.99 | No difference | [46] | |
| COC | 6.07 ± 1.29 | 6.19 ± 1.33 | No difference | [60] | |
| LYM% | COC | 32.69 ± 3.83 | 32.81 ± 4.11 | No difference | [60] |
| MON% | COC | 8.04 ± 1.63 | 8.30 ± 1.82 | No difference | [60] |
| NEU% | COC | 56.12 ± 3.70 | 55.67 ± 4.14 | No difference | [60] |
| EOS% | COC | 2.35 ± 1.10 | 2.16 ± 0.83 | No difference | [60] |
| BAS% | COC | 0.91 ± 0.25 | 1.00 ± 0.34 | No difference | [60] |
Note: The conclusions are derived from the respective authors listed.
Abbreviation: L, liter.