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Spermicidal, Antifertility and Contraceptive Effect of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Seed Extract in Female and Male Wistar Rats

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry, 2022
This study investigates the spermicidal and contraceptive effect of Azadirachta indica seed aqueous extract in male and female Wistar rats. The animals were divided into four groups (n=6), graded doses (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg) of the extract.
MacDonald Idu, Sharon Ogedegbe-George, Precious Eromosele Oriarewo, Benjamin Ogunma Gabriel   +3 more
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Effects of Etisterone and Contrasmine pills on clinical and biochemical findings of hyperandrogenism and metabolic parameters of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized clinical trial [PDF]

Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2020
Introduction: Nowadays, selection of a contraceptive with most anti-androgenic effects is an important challenge in treatment of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Mina Amiri, Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi, Fatemeh Nahidi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani   +3 more
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U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2016.

MMWR Recommendations and Reports, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use (U.S. MEC) comprises recommendations for the use of specific contraceptive methods by women and men who have certain characteristics or medical conditions.
K. Curtis, N. Tepper, Tara C. Jatlaoui, Erin N Berry-Bibee, Erin N Berry-Bibee, Leah G. Horton, L. Zapata, K. Simmons, K. Simmons, H. P. Pagano, D. Jamieson, M. Whiteman   +11 more
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Impaired Testicular Function without Altering Testosterone Concentration Using an Anti-Follicular-Stimulating Hormone Receptor (Anti-FSHr) Single-Chain Variable Fragment (scFv) in Long-Tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis)

Animals, 2023
FSHr antibodies have been shown to inhibit the differentiation of spermatogonia to primary spermatocytes, resulting in infertility without a pathological effect on reproductive organs. The aim of this study was to develop single-chain variable fragments (
Pakpoom Navanukraw, Sroisuda Chotimanukul, Taratorn Kemthong, Kiattawee Choowongkomon, Kaywalee Chatdarong   +4 more
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U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2016.

MMWR Recommendations and Reports, 2016
The 2016 U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use (U.S. SPR) addresses a select group of common, yet sometimes controversial or complex, issues regarding initiation and use of specific contraceptive methods.
K. Curtis, Tara C. Jatlaoui, N. Tepper, L. Zapata, Leah G. Horton, D. Jamieson, M. Whiteman   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Exploring factors constraining utilization of contraceptive services among adolescents in Southeast Nigeria: an application of the socio-ecological model

BMC Public Health, 2020
High rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria is potentially an indication of poor access to and utilization of contraceptives among this age group. This paper presents findings from in-depth exploration of perceived barriers to utilization of contraceptive ...
U. Ezenwaka, C. Mbachu, N. Ezumah, I. Eze, C. Agu, I. Agu, O. Onwujekwe   +6 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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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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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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