Contraception and haemoglobinopathies in Ibadan, Nigeria. An evaluation of the effect on anaemia
Adadevoh, B.K.; Dada, O.A.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine 29(1): 77-81
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232 PMID: 883014 Document Number: 122924
The Hb-genotype of women attending 6 family planning clinics in the city of Ibadan, Nigeria in a 16 mo. period was determined. Women with hemoglobinopathy S and C (Hb SS, SC and AC), in spite of the greater risks associated with pregnancy, used the services of the family planning clinics less than others (Hb AA and AS) in the population. Women with Hb AA or Hb AS on different contraceptives had similar levels of erythrocyte packed cell volume except that reduced levels were observed in Hb AS acceptors on oral contraceptives not containing an Fe supplement.