• Effects of estradiol- and ethinylestradiol-based contraceptives on adrenal steroids: A randomized trial 

      Kangasniemi, Marika H; Arffman, Riikka K; Haverinen, Annina; Luiro, Kaisu; Hustad, Simon Steinar; Heikinheimo, Oskari; Tapanainen, Juha S; Piltonen, Terhi T (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Objectives: Ethinylestradiol (EE)-based combined oral contraceptives (COC) affect adrenal function by altering steroid and corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) synthesis that may contribute to adverse effects related to ...