Showing papers in "Contraception in 2004"

TL;DR: This review provides an update of previous estimates of first-year probabilities of contraceptive failure for all methods of contraception available in the United States and reflects new research on contraceptive failure both during perfect use and during typical use.

TL;DR: The safety and acceptability of the LNG IUS for contraception was observed to be as good as with OCs, with a high continuation rate.

TL;DR: In conclusion, LNG can disrupt the ovulatory process in 93% of cycles treated when the diameter of the dominant follicle is between 12 and 17 mm, and the present data suggest that half the dose may be as effective as the standard dose.

TL;DR: The results of this study suggest that widespread distribution of advanced supplies of EC through health services may not be an effective way to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy in the UK.

TL;DR: Mifepristone in combination with misoprostol is a safe and effective regimen for midtrimester medical abortion with younger women and those with a previous live birth more likely to have a successful abortion.

TL;DR: DMPA-SC offers women a new, highly effective and convenient long-acting contraceptive option and adverse events were similar to those reported previously with Depo-Provera IM.

TL;DR: The evidence from this study suggests that immediate postplacental insertion of CuT 380 models is an effective, useful, safe, convenient and low-cost procedure for early postpartum contraception.

TL;DR: A representative survey carried out with 1195 German women revealed that only 26-35% of the women aged between 15 and 49 years preferred monthly bleeding, while 37-46% wished to never bleed, and the reasons for the refusal of regular menstruations were fewer severe menstrual complaints, better hygiene, higher quality of life, and less blood loss.

TL;DR: While delivering a 30% lower total dose than the intramuscular formulation, the lower-dose formulation of Depo-Provera suppressed ovulation for more than 13 weeks in all subjects and was not affected by body mass index or race.

TL;DR: Although the average of a woman's menstrual cycles compares favorably to her impression of her cycle length, the variability in menstrual cycle lengths is significant and may have clinical impact on contraceptive practice, contraceptive research studies and pregnancy-related care.

TL;DR: Using the Cox model to adjust for confounding variables such as age, thrombophilia and body mass index, the relative risk of VTE associated with the use of CMA was not significant and reassuring results need to be confirmed in other prospective studies.

TL;DR: Women's and providers' attitudes toward menstrual suppression are described and it is demonstrated that providers need to discuss this option with their patients.

TL;DR: Concern about side effects, fear of health consequences and misinformation were identified as barriers to effective contraceptive use in young, low-income Latinas and providers caring for this population should address potential concerns about side results as well as assess patients' understanding in light of cultural and language barriers.

TL;DR: The risk of VTE is increased in users of low-estrogen OC formulations, and obese women appear to be at greater risk ofVTE when using OCs.

TL;DR: This study indicates that, when used for EC, LNG or MIF administered prior to ovulation acts through an impaired ovulatory process and luteal function.

TL;DR: Every method of contraception dominates nonuse in most clinical settings, and increasing the use of more effective methods even modestly at the expense of less effective methods will improve health and reduce costs.

TL;DR: In this paper, the efficacy, safety and bleeding profile of a new low-dose, monophasic combined oral contraceptive containing 20 μg ethinylestradiol and 3 mg drospirenone administered daily for 24 days followed by a 4-day hormone-free interval.

TL;DR: Results of this review confirm that, with respect to infectious complications, medical abortion is a safe and effective option for first- and second-trimester pregnancy termination.

TL;DR: It is found that deviations from perfect use of a transdermal contraceptive system and of an OC increase contraceptive failures by approximately 5-10-fold when compared to perfect use.

TL;DR: It is suggested that Nisin, with its antibacterial and spermicidal activities, could be developed as a potent vaginal contraceptive for future use in humans.

TL;DR: Women may expect increased sexual performance when they take the pill, as compared to before starting contraception, but they could have an unexpected effect with pill use, though sexuality may remain the same.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated acceptance of home-use of misoprostol among women and their partners and found that women were generally satisfied with their partner's choice of home use and felt that their presence and support had been valuable.

TL;DR: The hypothesis that follicular development to an ostensibly ovulatory diameter occurs during compliant OC use, in association with loss of endocrine suppression during the hormone-free interval (HFI), is supported.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors used data from two published randomized trials of the levonorgestrel and Yuzpe ECP regimens to calculate the minimum effectiveness of the Levon-Gestrel regimen.

TL;DR: It is found that 49% of the female population aged 18-44 in California is at risk of unintended pregnancy and among women at risk for unintended pregnancy, disparities by race/ethnicity and education in use of contraceptive methods are found.

TL;DR: The results indicate that childbirth has a profound effect on contraceptive priorities and desires, especially toward long-term methods.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of gel volume and patient activity upon vaginal epithelial coating was evaluated in a randomized crossover trial with 10 women self-inserting, on separate visits, 3 or 5 mL of gel and underwent serial MRI scanning both before and after simulated intercourse.

TL;DR: It was found that Spanish-speaking women were more consistent contraceptive users than their English-speaking counterparts, suggesting that acculturation negatively impacts contraceptive use.

TL;DR: The results show an antagonistic effect of LNG on the EE-induced rise of factor VII activity and fragment 1+2 and on theEE-dependent reduction of total and free protein S.

TL;DR: The combined low-dose oral contraceptive Yasmin, with 30 microg ethinylestradiol and 3 mg of the novel progestogen drospirenone, as well as the reference preparation, had little impact on the lipid profile, and the ratio of total HDL:LDL was increased, a pattern that is usually considered clinically beneficial with respect to cardiovascular disease risk.