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Typical-use contraceptive failure rates in 43 countries with Demographic and Health Survey data: summary of a detailed report [PDF]

, 2016
BackgroundWhile most unintended pregnancies occur because couples do not use contraception, contraceptive failure is also an important underlying cause.
Singh, Susheela, Onda, Tsuyoshi, Bankole, Akinrinola, Bradley, Sarah E.K., Croft, Trevor, Polis, Chelsea B.   +5 more
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A Narrative Review on Hormonal and Reversible Contraception: Advances, Options, and Implications for Reproductive Health [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
This narrative-based systematic review aims to examine contraception, focusing on new developments and alternative techniques. Pregnant teenagers often face challenges regarding their social standing in society.
Krushan Shah, Bhagyesh Sapkale, Rajesh Godavarthi, Kamlesh Chaudhari   +3 more
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Patent: Male contraceptive implant [PDF]

, 1998
The present invention relates to implantable male contraceptive devices. An ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer based implant is described for delivery of an androgen and a system including an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer based implant as well as a ...
Saleh, Saleh I, Moo-Young, Alfred J.
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The effect of female reproductive hormones on the perception of cuteness [PDF]

, 2012
The findings of two recent studies suggest that cuteness sensitivity may be modulated by the female reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone, with women showing greater sensitivity than men (Sprengelmeyer et al 2009; Lobmaier et al 2010) and women
Lewis, Jennifer
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Condom, modern contraceptive, and dual method use are associated with HIV status and relationship concurrency in a context of high mobility: A cross-sectional study of women of reproductive age in rural Kenya and Uganda, 2016 [PDF]

, 2023
OBJECTIVES: Mobility (international/internal migration, and localized mobility) is a key driver of the HIV epidemic. While mobility is associated with higher-risk sexual behavior in women, a possible association with condom, modern contraceptive, and ...
Eyul, Patrick, Cohen, Craig R, Gutin, Sarah A, Akullian, Adam, Charlebois, Edwin D, Ssali, Sarah, Camlin, Carol S, Lee, Joi K, Bukusi, Elizabeth A, Okiring, Jaffer, Neilands, Torsten B, Maeri, Irene, Kamya, Moses R, Getahun, Monica   +13 more
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Contraceptive uses among married women in Bangladesh: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Background Although Bangladesh's economy has shown significant improvement over the past two decades, the high population growth rate has hindered development efforts.
Sorif Hossain, Tahmina Akter, Md Mohsin, Md. Momin Islam, Promit Barua Chowdhury, Md Mohsan Khudri   +5 more
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Choices and services related to contraception in the Gaza strip, Palestine: perceptions of service users and providers

BMC Women's Health, 2019
Background Reliable contraception enables women and men to plan their family sizes and avoid unintended pregnancies, which can cause distress and anxiety, but also increase maternal mortality.
Bettina Böttcher, Mysoon Abu-El-Noor, Nasser Abu-El-Noor   +2 more
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Knowledge and use of family planning among men in rural Uganda

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background Unmet need for family planning exceeds 33% in Uganda. One approach to decreasing unmet need is promoting male involvement in family planning.
Anne Dougherty, Alex Kayongo, Samantha Deans, John Mundaka, Faith Nassali, James Sewanyana, Eric Migadde, Ronald Kiyemba, Estherloy Katali, Sarah Jane Holcombe, Sarah H. Heil, Robert Kalyesubula   +11 more
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Inequalities in short-acting reversible, long-acting reversible and permanent contraception use among currently married women in India

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background In India, the usage of modern contraception methods among women is relatively lower in comparison to other developed economies. Even within India, there is a state-wise variation in family planning use that leads to unintended pregnancies ...
Milan Das, Abhishek Anand, Babul Hossain, Salmaan Ansari   +3 more
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Nanomaterials solutions for contraception : concerns, advances, and prospects [PDF]

, 2023
Preventing unintentional pregnancy is one of the goals of a global public health policy to minimize effects on individuals, families, and society. Various contraceptive formulations with high effectiveness and acceptance, including intrauterine devices ...
McGuire, H, Yao, C, Su, Z, Xu, Xiaoxue (R21250), Yao, C., Zheng, Y., Bao, G, Xu, X, Su, Z., Yang, L., Diao, T, Diao, T., He, B, Bao, G., Yang, L, McGuire, H., He, B., Zheng, Y   +17 more
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