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Gynécologie Obstétrique & Fertilité, 2015
The prevalence of obesity is increasing massively over several decades in industrialized countries. Obese women are sexually active but they use fewer contraceptive methods and are at high risk of unintended pregnancy. In addition, obesity is an important risk factor for venous thromboembolism events and arterial thrombosis (myocardial infarction and ...
Lobert, M. +4 more
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The prevalence of obesity is increasing massively over several decades in industrialized countries. Obese women are sexually active but they use fewer contraceptive methods and are at high risk of unintended pregnancy. In addition, obesity is an important risk factor for venous thromboembolism events and arterial thrombosis (myocardial infarction and ...
Lobert, M. +4 more
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Trends in Contraception and Contraceptive Research
1988The years around 1960 were without doubt the most important in the history of contraception. These years brought us the discovery of the contraceptive pill and the re-discovery of the IUD. These two methods of contraception — both extremely reliable — have changed our world profoundly.
P.A. van Keep, H. Rekers
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The relationship between progestin hormonal contraception and depression: a systematic review.
Contraception, 2018OBJECTIVE We performed a systematic review to look for an association between progestin-only contraception and depression. METHODS We searched PubMed, Ovid and Web of Science for English-language articles including progestin-only contraception and ...
Brett L. Worly, T. Gur, J. Schaffir
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African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2005
In response to the need of some women for long-acting, effective and safe contraceptives, the scientific community developed non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants that act by making the cervical mucus viscous, with ovulation inhibition and thinning of the endometrial lining.
O. A. Ladipo, S. A. Akinso
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In response to the need of some women for long-acting, effective and safe contraceptives, the scientific community developed non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants that act by making the cervical mucus viscous, with ovulation inhibition and thinning of the endometrial lining.
O. A. Ladipo, S. A. Akinso
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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2006
Abstract: Modern contraceptive methods represent more than a technical advance: they are the instrument of a true social revolution—the “first reproductive revolution” in the history of humanity, an achievement of the second part of the 20th century, when modern, effective methods became available. Today a great diversity of techniques have been made
BENAGIANO, Giuseppe +2 more
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Abstract: Modern contraceptive methods represent more than a technical advance: they are the instrument of a true social revolution—the “first reproductive revolution” in the history of humanity, an achievement of the second part of the 20th century, when modern, effective methods became available. Today a great diversity of techniques have been made
BENAGIANO, Giuseppe +2 more
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Contraception in the peri-menopause
British Menopause Society Journal, 2003The perimenopause is a stage of life when a woman has low fertility but still requires contraception. It is also a peak age for menstrual dysfunction and a time when menopausal symptoms may commence. All these factors impact on contraceptive choice. Combined oral contraception can be continued until the age of 50 years in women who are low risk and do
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Non-contraceptive benefits of oral contraceptives
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 2008There is increasing awareness of the opportunity that many contraceptive interventions may provide for additional health benefits. However, treatment of medical problems with oral contraceptives (OCs) is often an 'off-label' practice.The aim of this review is to summarize available data on non-contraceptive benefits of OCs.Review of the literature.OCs ...
Eva-Katrin Bentz +3 more
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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1979
The evolution of postcoital contraception has led to the development of emergency measures to be used following a single unprotected act of intercourse and to ongoing methods, such as the administration of a contraceptive steroid agent following every coital exposure.
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The evolution of postcoital contraception has led to the development of emergency measures to be used following a single unprotected act of intercourse and to ongoing methods, such as the administration of a contraceptive steroid agent following every coital exposure.
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Progestogens in combined oral contraceptives for contraception
2004The progestogen component of oral contraceptives (OC) has undergone changes since it was first recognised that their chemical structures could influence the spectrum of minor adverse and beneficial effects. The major determinants of OCs are effectiveness, cycle control and common side effects.
Nandita Maitra +4 more
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