Evaluation of sulprostone for second trimester abortions and its effects on liver and kidney function.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies indicate that the sexual beliefs and mores of students in medical professions may influence their capacity to care for patients' sexuality and contraception issues. Students also represent a large sample of reproductive-age individuals. In this study, we examined contraceptive usage patterns...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Rowen TS,Smith JF,Eisenberg ML,Breyer BN,Drey EA,Shindel AW

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-hundred-eight women attending family planning clinics in New York City who received the Norplant contraceptive system during the first sixteen months of Norplant implants insertions were evaluated. Within this clinic population, Norplant implants were a popular contraceptive choice and were removed from 64 of the ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Gerber S,Westhoff C,Lopez M,Gordon L

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to examine whether small doses of ethinylestradiol (EE, 0.02 mg) and chlormadinone acetate (CMA, 2 mg) administered in a novel 24/4-day regimen during six cycles would suffice to suppress proliferation and to cause secretory changes in the endometrium. STUDY DESIGN:This Phase II, ra...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Rabe T,Hartschuh E,Wahlstrom T,Höschen K,König S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study reported herein is the primary efficacy and safety study conducted to support U.S. registration of an oral contraceptive containing 150 micrograms desogestrel and 30 micrograms ethinyl estradiol. A large multicenter study enrolled 1,221 women at 50 centers in the United Kingdom. A total of 11,656 cycles of e...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Walling M

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study compares NORPLANT subdermal implants acceptors enrolled randomly for two different insertion procedures. One group (420 women) received the implants with the use of a scalpel according to the manufacturer's instructions. The other group (423 women) received the implant without an incision, directly through a...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Díaz J,Rubin J,Faúndes A,Díaz M,Bahamondes L

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Potential barriers to intrauterine device (IUD) use include provider concern about difficult insertion, particularly for nulliparous women. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of medications to ease IUD insertion on provider outcomes (i.e., ease of insertion, need for adj...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Zapata LB,Jatlaoui TC,Marchbanks PA,Curtis KM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study estimates how making oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) available without a prescription may affect contraceptive use, unintended pregnancies and associated contraceptive and pregnancy costs among low-income women. STUDY DESIGN:Based on published figures, we estimate two scenarios [low over-the-count...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Foster DG,Biggs MA,Phillips KA,Grindlay K,Grossman D

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expand health care coverage to low-income Americans. Contraception services are a mandated component of ACA plans. STUDY DESIGN:A decision-analytic model was developed to compare the costs and outcomes of the current versus the proposed plan for contraceptive coverage (Fed...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Burlone S,Edelman AB,Caughey AB,Trussell J,Dantas S,Rodriguez MI

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although widely used, the mechanisms of action of the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill (LNG ECP) are still unclear. There are increasing data to indicate that LNG is particularly effective as an ECP by interrupting follicular development and ovulation. An important outstanding question is whether ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Novikova N,Weisberg E,Stanczyk FZ,Croxatto HB,Fraser IS

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic and hemostatic effects of two oral contraceptives containing 150 mcg desogestrel and 20 mcg ethinyl-estradiol (EE) (MERCILON) or 30 mcg EE (MARVELON) were compared in order to examine the effect of reducing the EE dose in contraceptive pills. Forty-nine women participated in this randomized study during ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Basdevant A,Conard J,Pelissier C,Guyene TT,Lapousterle C,Mayer M,Guy-Grand B,Degrelle H

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:20 patients underwent intraamniotic administration of PGF2alpha for termination of pregnancies ranging from 14-20 weeks gestation. Success was achieved in 18 patients (90%) with this method. The 2 failures were terminated vaginally with adjunctive use of intracervical laminaria and intravenous pitocin induction. 10...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Berman R,Hale RW,Reich LA,Pion RJ

更新日期：1974-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new fertility-awareness-based Bridge was developed for postpartum women starting with their first postpartum menses and until they are eligible to use the Standard Days Method®. This article describes the development of the Bridge and theoretical efficacy. STUDY DESIGN:Analysis of a preexisting data set c...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Sinai I,Cachan J

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral contraceptives are in widespread use, and are commonly prescribed for contraception in patients taking other medications. An example of this is the concomitant use of oral contraceptives and anticonvulsants in epileptic patients. This combination creates a potential for drug interactions which may alter the effic...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Diamond MP,Greene JW,Thompson JM,VanHooydonk JE,Wentz AC

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of lactational amenorrhoea and to determine the relationship between extended breastfeeding and the return of fertility. Breastfeeding pattern, basal body temperature, cervical mucus, salivary ferning, vaginal blood discharge, frequency of sexual intercourse, and...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Tommaselli GA,Guida M,Palomba S,Barbato M,Nappi C

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the study was of the impact of oral contraceptive (OC) use on activated protein C (APC-resistance). Eight hundred eighteen young fertile women were screened for a study designed to compare three different marketed OC preparations. The women could have used either other oral contraceptive preparations...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Endrikat J,Noah M,Gerlinger C,Bannemerschult R,Junge W,Ruebig A,Schmidt W,Düsterberg B

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the out-of-pocket expenditures and dispensing patterns for oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), factors associated with these outcomes and whether they change over time. STUDY DESIGN:Observational cohort using 1996-2006 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys. RESULTS:Women spent $16 out-of-poc...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Liang SY,Grossman D,Phillips KA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The opinions of 20 international experts in reproductive endocrinology and family planning service delivery were solicited concerning contraceptive pill use during breastfeeding and, in particular, to determine whether the experts felt that breastfeeding women who use progestin-only pills (POPs) should be advised to s...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Visness CM,Rivera R

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A triphasic oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and gestodene was used by 1933 women for up to 36 cycles in order to evaluate contraceptive efficacy, general tolerance and cycle control. Altogether, 30,763 treatment cycles were recorded. Two pregnancies were seen, both of them classified as user failure. T...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Weber-Diehl F,Unger R,Lachnit U

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study was conducted to characterize the changes in bleeding pattern over time in women receiving the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). The reduction in menstrual blood loss volume has been well documented elsewhere. STUDY DESIGN:Post hoc pooled an...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Jensen J,Mansour D,Lukkari-Lax E,Inki P,Burock K,Fraser IS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Contraceptive prevalence is relatively low in Albania, and abortion is the mainstay of family planning. Although levonorgestrel-only emergency contraceptive pills are available, uptake of this method is minimal. Emergency contraception (EC) could play a significant role in addressing women's need for an effe...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Doci F,Thaci J,Foster AM

更新日期：2018-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency contraception promises to reduce Mexico's high unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion rates. Because oral contraceptives are sold over-the-counter, several emergency contraceptive regimens are already potentially available to those women who know about the method. Soon, specially packaged emergency contracep...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Langer A,Harper C,Garcia-Barrios C,Schiavon R,Heimburger A,Elul B,Renoso Delgado S,Ellertson C

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymeric contraceptive implants (Implanon) containing 3-keto-desogestrel have been prepared aiming at an in vitro initial release rate of 60 micrograms 3-keto-desogestrel/day. These implants are designed to have an intended life-time of 2 years. During a 3-year period, the release of thes...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Geelen JA,van der Wardt JT,Voortman G,Maassen GC,Eenink MJ

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the effects of adding levomefolate calcium 0.451 mg (the calcium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate; Metafolin®) to an oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol (EE) 20 mcg/drospirenone (drsp) 3 mg on folate levels in healthy women seeking contraception. STUDY DESIGN:In this ran...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Bart S Sr,Marr J,Diefenbach K,Trummer D,Sampson-Landers C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After exposure of young male rats to gossypol acetic acid for various times, a reduction in the content of cellular and microtubular beta-tubulin was found in spermatocytes and spermatids. The content of tubulin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results were expressed as micrograms tubulin...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Teng CS

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetics and androgenic activity of Estrostep, a new oral contraceptive providing low-dose estrogen in a graduated sequence with a constant dose of progestin, were characterized in an open-label, nonrandomized study in 17 normally cycling women treated for three cycles with Estrostep. Women received 1 mg o...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Boyd RA,Zegarac EA,Posvar EL,Flack MR

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A small survey to assess the perception and experience of current family planning users and their husbands was carried out in a university family planning clinic. Women routinely visiting the clinic were asked to complete a short Screening Form. Fifty-six women responded to the questionnaire concerning their attitude ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Jivasak-Apimas S

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multicentre randomized clinical trial of the TCu220C, Lippes Loop D and Copper 7 was undertaken in nine WHO Collaborating centres for Clinical Research in Human Reproduction. A total of 984, 992 and 994 devices, respectively, were inserted between 1976 and 1978. The subjects were followed for two years. At this time...

journal_title：Contraception

authors：

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phospholipases A2 and C (93 and 500 mU) were administered to uterine horns of Long-Evans adult rats during the first five days of pregnancy. As control material, saline (0.15 M) was administered to contralateral uterine horns. The animals were sacrificed on the ninth day of pregnancy, the uterine horns were removed an...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Vilar-Rojas C,Ruiz de Chávez I,González-Angulo A,Hicks JJ

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incarcerated women have had limited access to health care prior to their arrest. Although their incarceration presents an opportunity to provide them with health care, their reproductive health needs have been overlooked. STUDY DESIGN:We performed a cross-sectional study of a nationally representative sampl...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Sufrin CB,Creinin MD,Chang JC

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The uterine sound length, the functional length of the cervix including the zone of internal cervical os and the fundus transversal were determined in 795 fertile women in vivo using a measuring device, the Cavimeter. The functional cavity length was calculated by subtracting the functional length of the cervix from t...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Kurz KH,Tadesse E,Haspels AA

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00