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Use of combined oral contraceptive pills among teenage girls in Calabar, Nigeria

Open Access Journal of Contraception, 2012
Christopher U Iklaki,1 John E Inaku,2 John E Ekabua,1 Patience O Odusolu,1 Charles O Njoku11Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Calabar Teaching ...
Iklaki CU, Inaku JE, Ekabua JE, Odusolu PO, Njoku CO   +4 more
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Patient reported outcomes and results of endometrial balloon ablation for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding: A single center observational cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the most common gynecologic disorders among women of reproductive age and has a significant impact on their physical, psychological, and social well‐being. Although international guidelines recommend medical therapy as the first‐line treatment, it may prove ineffective, poorly tolerated, or ...
Jonas Rudaitis, Patricija Marozaite, Egle Bareikiene, Vilius Rudaitis   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE RELATION BETWEEN BREAST FEEDING AND BREAST CANCER

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 1998
Second to the cardiovascular disease, cancer is the main cause of death in Iran. In this study some of the risk factors of breast cancer; especially the ones related to breastfeeding have been assessed.
M.Alavi Naini, K. Gholami   +1 more
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Assessing the quality of contraception‐related content on TikTok: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background In recent years, growing “hormone‐phobia” and distrust in the medical field has pushed young women to use TikTok, a social media platform featuring short videos, as a source of contraceptive‐related information. Yet a 2024 study found that only 19.4% of these videos were created by healthcare professionals. Objectives The purpose of
Swati L. Narayan, Rose Rasty, Maryam Zafar, Daniela A. Perez‐Chadid, Anil Nanda, Gloria A. Bachman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Oral Contraceptives on the Quality of Life of Women Referred to Health Centers of Yasuj, Iran

Armaghane Danesh Bimonthly Journal, 2014
Background & aim: Oral contraceptives are one of the most commonly and effective reversible contraceptive methods. This method has benefits and side effects that should be considered as a factor affecting the patients’ quality of life.
F Goodarzi, M Hossieni, E Moomeni
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Effect of Contraceptive Pills, Fungal Alkaloids and Wild Carrot Seeds Oil on Apoptosis in Albino Female Mice Lymphocytes

مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية, 2015
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, Saad M. Nada, Abdalgani I. Yahya   +2 more
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Clearance of high‐risk human papillomavirus in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2–3 after the loop electrosurgical excision procedure with negative resection margins

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the longitudinal clearance rates of high‐risk human papillomavirus (hr‐HPV) and the incidence of clinical recurrence (defined by abnormal cytology or histologically confirmed cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; CIN) at 6 and 18 months post‐loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), characterizing the ...
Praew Sittichivapak, Pattama Chaopotong
wiley   +1 more source

Ovarian Cancer: Epidemiology, Disease Mechanisms, New Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies, and Research Directions

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ovarian cancer (OC) continues to be the deadliest gynecological malignancy and a significant cause of cancer‐related mortality among women worldwide. Standard treatment strategies typically entail platinum‐based chemotherapy in conjunction with cytoreductive surgery.
Zunera Khalid, Weirong Fan, Farah Nazir, Yixiang Xing, Tengchuan Jin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptive use among female students of Dilla secondary and preparatory school, Dilla town, South Ethiopia, 2014

Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, 2016
Family planning is known not only as a fundamental intervention for improving the health of women but also as a human right. The aim of this study was to assess the current knowledge, attitude and practice of contraceptive use among female students in ...
Samuel Kusheta Katama, Desalegn Tsegaw Hibstu   +1 more
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Understanding conscientious objection among pharmacists in New Zealand

Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Conscientious objection (CO) recognises healthcare practitioners' freedom of conscience but can impact equitable access to services. There is limited research in understanding CO among pharmacists. Aim To investigate CO among pharmacists in New Zealand, including support for and factors influencing CO decisions in providing various ...
L. S. Wong, Y. Wang, X. Y. Lim, J. Hikaka, S. Scahill, B. van der Werf, D. J. Exeter, M. Hudson, A. Nu'u, S. S. Ram   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source