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

Zagazig 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
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Combination injectable contraceptives for contraception [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005
Combination injectable contraceptives provide a highly effective, reversible method of preventing pregnancy, and they do not require daily administration or use at the time of coitus. Although they are used in many countries, their acceptability could be limited by method characteristics, such as the need to obtain a monthly injection or bleeding ...
M F, Gallo, D A, Grimes, K F, Schulz, C, d'Arcangues, L M, Lopez   +4 more
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Socioeconomic inequalities and family planning utilization among female adolescents in urban slums in Nigeria

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2022
Background/statement of problemFamily planning (FP) utilization is important for preventing unwanted pregnancy and achieving optimal reproductive health.
Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Olutoyin Opeyemi Ikuteyijo, Jacob Wale Mobolaji, Temitope Erinfolami, Samuel O. Adebayo   +4 more
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Reduction in contraceptive use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women in an indigenous Mexican community: a retrospective crossover study

Frontiers 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, María Alejandra Aguilar-Rodríguez, Mario E. Rojas-Russell, Bertha A. Salinas-Iracheta   +3 more
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“Antibiotics Can Work as a Contraceptive:” Contraceptive Knowledge and Use Among University Students in Calabar, Nigeria

Frontiers in Reproductive Health, 2021
Introduction: Many sexually active youths who wish to delay pregnancy are not using any form of modern contraceptives. In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 1 in 5 sexually active youth do not use contraceptives.
Ibitola Asaolu, Nidal Kram, Christopher Ajala, Ememobong Aquaisua, Akinsola Asaolu, Kylie Kato-Lagumbay, Alice Abuh, Moses Bernand, John Ehiri   +8 more
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Advances in contraception: vaginal contraceptive rings

Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health, 2023
The vaginal contraceptive ring is very effective and user dependent. In this article, we will discuss the different types of vaginal contraceptive rings, namely, the etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (ENG/EE) ring (NuvaRing, Merck, Rahway, NJ, USA) and the segesterone acetate (SA)/EE (Annovera, Mayne Pharma, Raleigh, NC, USA) ring.
Sara Al-Haddad, Ki’ara K. R. Branham, Camille A. Clare   +2 more
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Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)-induced Sertoli cell injury through a disruption of F-actin and microtubule organization is mediated by Akt1/2

Scientific Reports, 2017
PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonate, or perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) is an anthropogenic fluorosurfactant widely used in consumer products. While its use in Europe, Canada and the U.S.
Ying Gao, Haiqi Chen, Xiang Xiao, Wing-yee Lui, Will M. Lee, Dolores D. Mruk, C. Yan Cheng   +6 more
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Cell polarity, cell adhesion, and spermatogenesis: role of cytoskeletons [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2017
In the rat testis, studies have shown that cell polarity, in particular spermatid polarity, to support spermatogenesis is conferred by the coordinated efforts of the Par-, Crumbs-, and Scribble-based polarity complexes in the seminiferous epithelium ...
Linxi Li, Ying Gao, Haiqi Chen, Tito Jesus, Elizabeth Tang, Nan Li, Qingquan Lian, Ren-shan Ge, C. Yan Cheng   +8 more
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Erratum: Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)-induced Sertoli cell injury through a disruption of F-actin and microtubule organization is mediated by Akt1/2

Scientific Reports, 2017
A correction to this article has been published and is linked from the HTML version of this paper. The error has been fixed in the paper.
Ying Gao, Haiqi Chen, Xiang Xiao, Wing-yee Lui, Will M. Lee, Dolores D. Mruk, C. Yan Cheng   +6 more
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Developing acceptable contraceptive methods: Mixed-method findings on preferred method characteristics from Burkina Faso and Uganda [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Gates Open Research, 2019
Background: Unmet need remains high in developing regions. New contraceptive technologies may improve uptake and use. This study examines desirable product characteristics.
Aurélie Brunie, Rebecca L. Callahan, Amelia Mackenzie, Simon P.S. Kibira, Madeleine Wayack-Pambè   +4 more
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