Hormonal contraceptives and body composition by use of stable isotope dilution techniques among women of reproductive age in Nyeri County, Kenya
Hormonal contraceptive use is associated with increased body fat and reduced total body water among WRA in Nyeri County. These changes, independent of physical activity and diet, suggest a direct metabolic effect. Regular body composition monitoring and tailored nutritional guidance are recommended for women using hormonal contraceptives.
Authors
- Pamela Kimeto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3010-4180)
- Dorcus Mbithe David-Kigaru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6663-5285)
- Zipporah W. Ndungu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1780-9995)
- Purity Chepkorir Lang’at (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9719-4902)
Institutions
- University of Nairobi (KE)
- Kenyatta University (KE)
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (KE)
- Kabarak University (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332299
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00