The effect of D-norgestrel, 30 micrograms, on the oral glucose tolerance test, including insulin levels, in Thai women
Vongvinyoutragan, S.; Matangkasombut, O.; Poshyachinda, V.; Dusitsin, N.; Tankeyoon, M.; Israngkun, P.; Chaudhury, R.R.
Fertility and Sterility 27(5): 523-527
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-0282 PMID: 1278455 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)41833-9Document Number: 428933
The effect of D-norgestrel, 30 .mu.g, on the oral glucose tolerance test was studied in 49 Thai women. There was a significant elevation of the blood glucose level at 60 min during the test in women who had taken D-norgestrel for 6 and 12 mo. Insulin levels in the blood were significantly elevated over control levels in both groups of women at 90, 120, 150 and 180 min during the test. There was no difference in the results obtained at 6 mo. and 12 mo. There was also no significant difference in the fasting blood glucose or insulin levels in the 3 groups of women. The D-norgestrel at a daily dose of 30 .mu.g has an effect on carbohydrate metabolism in Thai women.