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Emergency contraception [PDF]

open access: yesPaediatrics & Child Health, 2010
Emergency contraception (EC) is an effective way to prevent an unintended or unplanned pregnancy. EC is available in two forms in Canada: a progestin-only method and a combined hormonal method, also known as the Yuzpe regimen. EC has been proven to be most effective within 72 h and up to 120 h after unprotected sexual intercourse.
Dk, Katzman, D, Taddeo
openaire   +4 more sources

Reduction in contraceptive use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women in an indigenous Mexican community: a retrospective crossover study

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundBeing indigenous, being a woman, and living in poverty are social determinants that contribute to reduced access to healthcare, including reproductive health services.
Lilia V. Castro-Porras   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Formulation and in-vitro evaluation of Propranolol Hcl mucoadhesive vaginal beads for contraceptive purposes. [PDF]

open access: yesZagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
Purpose: Based on the clinical findings on the efficacy of propranolol Hcl as a potent spermicide, the present study was designed to develop new sustained-release intravaginal propranolol-HCl-loaded alginate beads for contraceptive purposes.
Eman Gomaa, Mennatullah M. Faisal
doaj   +1 more source

Contraceptive confidence and timing of first birth in Moldova: an event history analysis of retrospective data [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Objectives: To test the contraceptive confidence hypothesis in a modern context. The hypothesis is that women using effective or modern contraceptive methods have increased contraceptive confidence and hence a shorter interval between marriage and first ...
Durrant, Gabriele B.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Cohort study to evaluate efficacy, safety and acceptability of a two-rod contraceptive implant during third, fourth and fifth year of product use in China

open access: yesContraception: X, 2019
Objective: Sino-implant (II) is a contraceptive implant approved for 4 years of use in China. We evaluated the contraceptive efficacy during the third, fourth and fifth year, and assessed additional pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and acceptability ...
Y Che   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of Unmarried Adolescents and Modern Contraceptives Initiation in Nigeria: Evidence from 2018 NDHS

open access: yesSocial Sciences, 2022
Nigeria is one of Africa’s most populous countries. Nigeria’s population is expected to exceed 400 million by 2050, putting it among the top five most populous countries in the world.
Kanayo Ogujiuba   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background. Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies. The postpartum care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity for women to discuss family planning options with their health care providers.
Cha, Susan   +6 more
core   +4 more sources

Randomized trial to evaluate contraceptive efficacy, safety and acceptability of a two-rod contraceptive implant over 4 years in the Dominican Republic

open access: yesContraception: X, 2019
Objective: Sino-implant (II) is a contraceptive implant that had a commodity price one-third of the competing products a decade ago. To make Sino-implant (II) more widely available, we conducted a trial to collect safety and efficacy data required for ...
M.J. Steiner   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Condom use and incident sexually transmitted infection after initiation of long-acting reversible contraception [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background Use of more effective contraception may lead to less condom use and increased incidence of sexually transmitted infection. Objective The objective of this study was to compare changes in condom use and incidence of sexually transmitted ...
Klugman, Jessica B.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Contraceptive use and sexual function: a comparison of Italian female medical students and women attending family planning services [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Objectives: The aims of the study were to understand how education relates to contraceptive choice and how sexual function can vary in relation to the use of a contraceptive method.
Aquino, C. I.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

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