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Introduction: Unless women start effective contraception after using emergency contraception, they remain at risk of unintended pregnancy. Most women in the UK obtain emergency contraception from community pharmacies that are unable to provide ongoing ...
Sharon T Cameron +16 more
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Contraceptive steroids increase hepatic uptake of chylomicron remnants in healthy young women.
In an investigation of alterations in cholesterol metabolism during contraceptive steroid use, we studied plasma clearance of chylomicron remnants. Six healthy women were studied on and off contraceptive steroid therapy.
F Berr, R H Eckel, F Kern, Jr
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Fertility tracking tool for visually impaired and non-visually impaired women: A qualitative study
Background: A natural family planning device, Fertility Tracking Tool (FTT), was developed to serve as a visual and tactile guide in monitoring the fertile and infertile days of the menstrual cycle.
Roselyn M. Butalid +2 more
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Review of newer contraceptive agents
Advances in contraceptive technology have made birth control more effective, convenient, and safe. We review the newer products and some under development, including the latest oral contraceptives, injectable progesterone, subdermal progestin implants, progesterone-releasing IUDs, emergency contraception, and male contraception.
M, Qureshi, M, Attaran
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Background: Choosing the contraception method remains one of the most critical decisions made by women of reproductive age. Not only does this have a direct impact on women’s reproductive health, it also affects their social and economic well-being. This
Julius Olatade Maitanmi +7 more
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Tranexamic acid evidence and controversies: An illustrated review
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent commonly used for the treatment or prevention of bleeding. Indications for TXA are diverse, including heavy menstrual bleeding, trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and surgical site ...
Nicole Relke +2 more
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Contraceptive Methods and Female Sexual Function: A Literature Review
Contraceptives can affect libido, and method choice should consider possible effects on female sexual function. This review aims at identifying the role of different contraceptive methods on female sexual function, thus allowing for better clinical ...
Ana Frois
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A society is characterized by the common attitudes and behavior of its members. Such behavior reflects purposive decision making by individuals, given the environment they live in. Thus, as technology changes, so might social norms.
Greenwood, Jeremy, Guner, Nezih
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This study compared three types of contraceptives agents by measuring the percentage of programmed cell death (apoptosis). Anti-fertility agents included contraceptive pills (Yasmin), fungal alkaloids (Cafergot) and the oil extract of the wild carrot ...
Worood K. Shalish +2 more
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To assess the use of oral contraceptives (OC) in adolescents, using data from a longitudinal, population-based pediatric cohort study (LIFE Child). We also investigated associations between OC use and socioeconomic status (SES), and associations between ...
Markus Herzig +5 more
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