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Over-The-Counter Availability of Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception in Pharmacies on Oahu

Pharmacy, 2020
Since the United States Food and Drug Administration’s approval of over-the-counter levonorgestrel emergency contraception, access to this time-sensitive medication has improved.
Jennifer Chin, Jennifer Salcedo, Shandhini Raidoo   +2 more
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NOMAC-E2 shows a better contraceptive effectiveness than LNG combined oral contraceptives in women under 25: real-world PRO-E2 study

Gynecological Endocrinology, 2023
Objective: To investigate unintended pregnancy and changes in mood, acne, and weight in NOMAC-E2 vs levonorgestrel-containing COC (COCLNG) users under 25 years.Methods: In this large, observational study, new users (first-ever users of an eligible COC or
Sophia von Stockum, Anja Bauerfeind, Kerstin Becker, Christian Franke, Franca Fruzzetti, Joaquim Calaf, Christoph Keck, Klaas Heinemann   +7 more
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Membranous dysmenorrhea and decidual casts: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Membranous dysmenorrhea, characterized by the expulsion of intact endometrial tissue rather than gradual dissolution during menstruation, occasionally presents as a decidual cast—a complete triangular mold of the uterine cavity. This poorly understood condition is likely underdiagnosed.
Lovisa Brehmer, Hedvig Engberg
wiley   +1 more source

PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF UTERINE BLEEDING AMONG BREASTFEEDING WOMEN USING PROGESTERONE-ONLY PILLS

Public Health of Indonesia, 2018
Background: Progesterone-Only Pill (POPs) is one of the ideal oral contraceptive methods for breastfeeding women. Discontinuation of POPs was mostly due to bleeding pattern disorders.
Prima Dhewi Ratrikaningtyas, Dian Rosdiana, Siswanto Agus Wilopo   +2 more
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Implantable drug delivery system: Frontiers of medicine‐engineering interdisciplinary

Interdisciplinary Medicine, EarlyView.
This review systematically summarizes the driving mechanisms of implantable on‐demand drug delivery systems (IDDS), including endogenous, exogenous, and closed‐loop strategies. It highlights the pivotal roles of flexible electronics and miniaturization in enhancing the tissue conformity and spatial adaptability.
Yu Zeng, Rongtai Su, Manyu Zhao, Xin Song, Ran Liu, Yuhao Zhou, Chaojuan Yang, Yanli Jiao, Xiao‐Wei Xiang, Lingqian Chang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System and Iron Overload Syndrome

, 2013
Severe fatigue is a common complaint among patients. This report presents a clinical case of a woman complaining of fatigue associated with diarrhea and myalgia that were first attributed to emotional stress and depression.
Marcia Vieira da Motta, Eduardo Vieira da Motta   +1 more
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Treatment of unacceptable bleeding in long-term users of 52-mg levonorgestrel intrauterine device: a prospective observational studyAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

AJOG Global Reports
BACKGROUND: In the first month after the insertion of the 52-mg levonorgestrel intrauterine device, irregular vaginal bleeding often occurs. In 6% to 18% of 52-mg levonorgestrel intrauterine device users, irregular vaginal bleeding reoccurs or continues ...
Patty A.H.H. van der Heijden, MD, Karlijn A. Röttgering, Tamara J. Oderkerk, MD, Jeanne P. Dieleman, Arianne C. Lim, PhD, Marlies Y. Bongers, PhD, Peggy M.A.J. Geomini, PhD   +6 more
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Levonorgestrel only emergency contraceptive use and risk of ectopic pregnancy in Eldoret Kenya: a case-control study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: Ectopic pregnancy is one of the causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. Levonorgestrel (LNG) only emergency contraceptive pill is a well-established emergency contraceptive pill that is administered within 72 hours
Sahara Shurie, Edwin Were, Omenge Orang’o, Alfred Keter   +3 more
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Slovenska priporočila za rabo nujne kontracepcije

Zdravniški Vestnik, 2022
Nujna kontracepcija (KC) je kontracepcija za zaščito pred neželeno nosečnostjo neposredno po nezaščitenem spolnem odnosu kot izhod v sili. Na voljo sta dve metodi nujne KC: oralna nujna KC in nujna vstavitev materničnega vložka z bakrom.
Bojana Pinter, Eda Bokal Vrtačnik, Tinkara Srnovršnik, Vesna Erak   +3 more
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Accessory Cavitated Uterine Malformation (ACUM): A Case Series

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM) can be misdiagnosed as other uterine pathologies, such as mullerian anomalies, adenomyosis or fibroids. Imaging, particularly gynecological ultrasound plays a fundamental role in identifying this condition.
Luis Felipe Aravena, Roberto Albinagorta, Colomba Spatafore, Arelana Balazs, Yanire Bontemps, Rafael Salazar, Ignacio Brunel, Rodrigo Orozco, Juan Luis Alcázar   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source