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Contraception in adolescence: the influence of parity and marital status on contraceptive use in 73 low-and middle-income countries

open access: yesReproductive Health, 2019
BackgroundThere is still a large gap in relation to effectively meet the contraceptive needs and family planning goals of adolescents. Our aim was to describe how having a partner and children impact on contraceptive behavior of sexually active female ...
Carolina de Vargas Nunes Coll   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

There might be blood: a scoping review on women’s responses to contraceptive-induced menstrual bleeding changes

open access: yesReproductive Health, 2018
IntroductionConcern about side effects and health issues are common reasons for contraceptive non-use or discontinuation. Contraceptive-induced menstrual bleeding changes (CIMBCs) are linked to these concerns.
C. Polis, R. Hussain, A. Berry
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A systematic review of the effectiveness of counselling strategies for modern contraceptive methods: what works and what doesn’t?

open access: yesBMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 2019
Aim The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence on the comparative effectiveness of different counselling strategies for modern contraception on contraceptive behaviour and satisfaction, and to examine their advantages and ...
F. Cavallaro   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Reasons for nonuse of contraceptive methods by women with demand for contraception not satisfied: an assessment of low and middle-income countries using demographic and health surveys

open access: yesReproductive Health, 2019
BackgroundNonuse of contraceptive methods by women in need of contraception may impact their sexual and reproductive health. The aim of this study was to describe the reasons for nonuse of contraception among women with demand for contraception not ...
L. Moreira   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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

open access: yesBiology, 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   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contraceptive Failure in the United States: Estimates from the 2006–2010 National Survey of Family Growth

open access: yesPerspectives on sexual and reproductive health, 2017
CONTEXT Contraceptive failure rates measure a woman's probability of becoming pregnant while using a contraceptive. Information about these rates enables couples to make informed contraceptive choices.
A. Sundaram   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

HIV/AIDS and contraceptive method choice : demographic and socio-economic correlates of contraceptive method choice among HIV-positive women practising family planning in Kenya [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Introduction: As the generalized HIV epidemic in specific settings of sub-Saharan Africa continues to evolve, there is need for evidence-based response to address emerging challenges, which include enabling the large number of women living with HIV make ...
Magadi, Monica A.
core   +1 more source

Cytomegalovirus infection is common in prostate cancer and antiviral therapies inhibit progression in disease models

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Human cytomegalovirus infection is common in normal prostate epithelium, prostate tumor tissue, and prostate cancer cell lines. CMV promotes cell survival, proliferation, and androgen receptor signaling. Anti‐CMV pharmaceutical compounds in clinical use inhibited cell expansion in prostate cancer models in vitro and in vivo, motivating investigation ...
Johanna Classon   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations of Stroke With Risk of Epilepsy: Results From the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the risk of epilepsy associated with stroke in a community‐based cohort, with consideration of stroke type, number, and severity. Methods Data from 15,100 Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study participants without stroke at baseline (1987–1989) were analyzed through 12/31/2022.
Jiping Zhou   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Male contraception [PDF]

open access: yesFertility and Sterility, 2016
AbstractApproximately 40 to 50% of pregnancies are unintended. Contraceptive use significantly reduces the risk of unintended pregnancy. Approximately 70% of couples' contraceptive use is female and 30% is male, attributable to the reliance on condoms and vasectomies.
openaire   +4 more sources

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