Blood levels of ethynylestradiol, caffeine, aldosterone and desoxycorticosterone in hypertensive oral contraceptive users.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the contraceptive performance of the 52-mg 20 μg/day levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena; Bayer Oy, Turku, Finland) among women who maintain the same device without changes after 60 months. STUDY DESIGN:This is a chart review study in which we assessed the charts of 766 wo...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Bahamondes L,Fernandes A,Bahamondes MV,Juliato CT,Ali M,Monteiro I

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Roussel Uclaf in partnership with the INSERM unit of Prof. E.E. Baulieu first discovered mifepristone (RU486) as part of a large research program on steroidal compounds with antihormone properties. Exhibiting a strong affinity to the progesterone and the glucocorticoid receptors, mifepristone exerted competitive antag...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Sitruk-Ware R,Spitz IM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rheological properties of 4 commercially available contraceptive drug delivery gels and their dilutions with a vaginal fluid simulant were measured. These properties govern the critical functions of spreading and retention of these gels over the vaginal surfaces. Measurements made on Conceptrol, KY Plus, Gynol II,...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Owen DH,Peters JJ,Katz DF

更新日期：2000-12-01 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:Lactic acid production is considered to be the major protection mechanism of lactobacilli against vaginal infections due to genital pathogens. Some species of Lactobacillus are also hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) producers. Nonoxynol-9 (N-9) is a nonionic detergent and is the active component of many spermicid...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Pascual LM,Daniele MB,Pájaro C,Barberis L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review describes the Ford Foundation's program of support of research and training in reproductive science and contraceptive development from 1959 through 1983. An appraisal of some of the merits and limitations of that program and of its impact on the field is also presented. :This report offers a comprehensive...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Hertz R

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pituitary and ovarian function was evaluated in women receiving 3 combined oral contraceptive preparations. Basal levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) and gonadotropic responses to gonadotropic releasing hormone (GnRH) were studied in 36 healthy, regularly ovulating women in the ea...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Cohen BL,Katz M

更新日期：1981-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of outpatient medical abortion with mifepristone 200 mg and two misoprostol 800 mcg doses at 64-70 and 71-77 days of gestation. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a retrospective chart review of medical abortion outcomes among clients with 64-77 day gestations at a Mexico City public clin...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Dzuba IG,Castillo PW,Bousiéguez M,Lugo Hernández EM,Castañeda Vivar JJ,Sanhueza Smith P

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is considerable variation in opinion about the importance of drug interactions between the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Clinical practice varies widely, especially between doctors in Europe and those in the US. Rifampicin and griseofulvin induce hepatic enzymes and do a...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Weaver K,Glasier A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine whether women might be interested in repeated use of a pericoital pill, a pill taken around the time of each act of intercourse. STUDY DESIGN:We surveyed women from abortion (n=635) and family planning (n=981) clinics regarding their interest in using a pericoital ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Foster DG,Biggs MA,Grossman D,Schwarz EB

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulprostone was given intramuscularly in two dose schedules of 0.5 mg at 4 hourly intervals for 8 doses and 1.0 mg at 8-hour intervals for 4 doses to 56 women in the 12th-20th week of gestation coming for termination of pregnancy. Forty-nine of them aborted within the 30-hour observation period, giving a success rate ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Ranjan V,Hingorani V,Kinra G,Agarwal N,Pande Y

更新日期：1982-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biochemical studies with a once-a-month contraceptive pill containing 2 mg quinestrol and 2.5 mg quingestanol acetate were undertaken during a period of 24 months. The 1st pill was given on the 2nd day of the menstrual cycle and the 2nd on the 22nd day of the same cycle; thereafter the pills were given every 28th day...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Donde UM,Virkar KD

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Progestins delivered by a variety of routes have been demonstrated, in addition to their high contraceptive effect, to have substantial benefits in the treatment of various gynecological disorders, and the intrauterine route has particular efficacy in treating endometrial and myometrial disorders. It should be ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Fraser IS

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This was a double-blind randomized control study to evaluate the efficacy of cervical priming by nitric oxide donor before second-trimester induced abortion. One-hundred healthy women with a singleton pregnancy between 14 and 20 weeks of gestation were randomized into either 40 mg isosorbide mononitrate or placebo, gi...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Li CF,Chan CW,Ho PC

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was conducted to assess hormone withdrawal symptoms, patient acceptance and occurrence and management of bleeding with an extended oral contraceptive (OC) regimen. METHODS:Subjects were placed on an OC containing 3 mg drosperinone (DRSP) and 30 microg ethinyl estradiol (EE), in the standard 21/7 fa...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Coffee AL,Sulak PJ,Kuehl TJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess factors associated with pregnancy fatalism among U.S. adult women. STUDY DESIGN:I used data from the Change and Consistency in Contraceptive Use study, which collected information from a national sample of 4634 U.S. women aged 18-39 at baseline (59% response rate). I assessed pregnancy fatalism ba...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Jones RK

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure the 24-month impact on continuation, unintended pregnancy and satisfaction of trying long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) in a population seeking short-acting reversible contraception (SARC). STUDY DESIGN:We enrolled 916 women aged 18-29 who were seeking pills or injectables in a partially...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Hubacher D,Spector H,Monteith C,Chen PL

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A longitudinal study of coagulation parameters was carried out on 100 Singaporean acceptors using Norplant-2 rods for contraceptive purposes. At the end of 2 years of use, results from this study show a return of platelet count to preinsertion level while platelet aggregation remained significantly enhanced. Thus the ...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Singh K,Viegas OA,Koh S,Singh P,Ratnam SS

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information relating to the effect of steroids on the metabolism and motility of human spermatozoa is limited despite the increasing interest in the use of these hormones for the purpose of contraception. In the present study it was shown that progesterone, testosterone, and 11-beta-OH-progesterone significantly inhib...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Trifunac NP,Bernstein GS

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this analysis were to 1) estimate prevalence of contraceptive use among women at risk for unintended pregnancy and 2) identify correlates of contraceptive use among women with ongoing or potential need for contraceptive services in Puerto Rico during the 2016 Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak. ST...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Ellington SR,Rodriguez RS,Goldberg H,Bertolli J,Simeone RM,Mercado AS,Pazol K,Jamieson DJ,Honein MA,Swartzendruber A,Miles T,Cordero JF,Shapiro-Mendoza CK

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High speed cinematography of latex condoms inflated to burst under standard (ISO) conditions reveals that rupture of the condom typically is initiated at a small focal point on the shank of the condom and then rapidly propagates throughout the condom's surface, often ending with partial or full severance of the condom...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Stube R,Voeller B,Davidhazy A

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The relationship between the source of sexual information and adolescent sexual behavior is not well understood. MATERIALS AND METHODS:As part of a larger study, 892 sexually active female adolescents between 15 and 18 years of age completed a paper-and-pencil survey which assessed discussions about sexua...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Berenson AB,Wu ZH,Breitkopf CR,Newman J

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:While the intra-uterine device (IUD) is the second most popular contraceptive method in France, its use remains low among women most at risk of unintended pregnancies. Acknowledging the conjoint role of women and physicians in contraceptive decision making, we investigate the determinants of IUD use and IUD r...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Moreau C,Bohet A,Hassoun D,Ringa V,Bajos N,FECOND group.

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphology and the related composition of T-type intrauterine devices (IUDs) made of gold-plated copper were studied in relation to patient complaints. The removed IUDs were examined without pretreatment by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy. Besides the previously found incrusta...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Patai K,Dévényi L,Zelkó R

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of gonorrhea was investigated in an abortion population. A total of 1021 women participated in this study. Three asymptomatic cases of gonorrhea were detected. None of these women had had gonorrhea before or had a previous abortion. No relation was found between the incidence of gonorrhea and age. The ab...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Querido L,Haspels AA

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abortion in Turkey has been legal since 1983 and remains so today. Despite this, in 2012 the Prime Minister declared that, in his opinion, abortion was murder. Since then, there has been growing evidence that abortion access particularly in state hospitals is being restricted, although no new legislation h...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： O'Neil ML

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:All intrauterine devices (IUDs) that have been tested experimentally or clinically induce a local inflammatory reaction of the endometrium whose cellular and humoral components are expressed in the tissue and the fluid filling the uterine cavity. Depending on the reproductive strategy of the species considered and the...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Ortiz ME,Croxatto HB

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testosterone (T) treatment suppresses serum gonadotropins and reduces sperm output sufficiently for contraceptive efficacy in approximately 70% of Caucasian men. In the remaining 30% of men, an increase in 5alpha-reductase activity may maintain testicular androgen activity, thus accounting for the failure of sperm sup...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： McLachlan RI,McDonald J,Rushford D,Robertson DM,Garrett C,Baker HW

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a global need for an ideal method of male contraception. However, the development of male contraceptives has not been well successful. Research on sperm-specific ion channels, especially the recent advance obtained from electrophysiological studies, has emphasized the conception that those channels are target...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Zheng LP,Wang HF,Li BM,Zeng XH

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levels of immunoreactive follitropin (FSH), lutropin (LH), estradiol, progesterone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone and 20 alpha-dihydroprogesterone were analyzed in peripheral plasma samples collected daily from 21 normally menstruating women during a pretreatment (control) cycle and during months 2 and 6 of administration of...

journal_title：Contraception

authors： Landgren BM,Lager S,Diczfalusy E

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00