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Low dose mifepristone and two regimens of levonorgestrel for emergency contraception: a WHO multicentre randomised trial

interventions

[No authors listed]
GSID: LlSDU_XMULQJ
H Von Hertzen, G Piaggio, A Peregoudov, J Ding… - The Lancet, 2002 - Elsevier

Background A single 10 mg dose of mifepristone, and two 0· 75 mg doses of levonorgestrel 12 h apart, are effective for emergency contraception. Because no studies had compared the …

Ulipristal acetate versus levonorgestrel for emergency contraception: a randomised non-inferiority trial and meta-analysis

interventions

[No authors listed]
GSID: VKi1JwOtM-wJ
AF Glasier, ST Cameron, PM Fine, SJS Logan… - The Lancet, 2010 - Elsevier

Background Emergency contraception can prevent unintended pregnancies, but current methods are only effective if used as soon as possible after sexual intercourse and before …

Controversies in contraception for women with epilepsy.

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

Thomas SV.
PMID: 26425002
Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2015 Jul-Sep;18(3):278-83. doi: 10.4103/0972-2327.162261.

Contraception is an important choice that offers autonomy to women with regard to prevention of unintended pregnancies. There is wide variation in the contraceptive practices between continents, countries, and societies. The medical eligibility for contraception for sexually active women...

Understanding benefits and addressing misperceptions and barriers to intrauterine device access among populations in the United States.

Patient preference and adherence

Yoost J.
PMID: 25050062
Patient Prefer Adherence. 2014 Jul 03;8:947-57. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S45710. eCollection 2014.

Three intrauterine devices (IUDs), one copper and two containing the progestin levonorgestrel, are available for use in the United States. IUDs offer higher rates of contraceptive efficacy than nonlong-acting methods, and several studies have demonstrated higher satisfaction rates and...

Knowledge of Latin American Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.

Obstetrics and gynecology international

Bahamondes L, Marin V, Ciarmatori S, Silva-Filho AL, Acuña JM, Makuch MY.
PMID: 27648073
Obstet Gynecol Int. 2016;2016:6870679. doi: 10.1155/2016/6870679. Epub 2016 Aug 25.

Background. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common gynecological complaint affecting quality of life. Objectives. To assess knowledge on diagnosis and treatments of HMB of Latin American (LA) obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs). Methods. A survey was conducted during a...

Adenomyosis: a systematic review of medical treatment.

Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology

Pontis A, D'Alterio MN, Pirarba S, de Angelis C, Tinelli R, Angioni S.
PMID: 27379972
Gynecol Endocrinol. 2016 Sep;32(9):696-700. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2016.1197200. Epub 2016 Jul 05.

Adenomyosis is a heterogeneous gynaecologic condition with a range of clinical presentations, the most common being heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhoea; however, patients can also be asymptomatic. Several studies support the theory that adenomyosis results from invasion of the...

Risk of intracranial hypertension with intrauterine levonorgestrel: reply.

Therapeutic advances in drug safety

Etminan M.
PMID: 26834961
Ther Adv Drug Saf. 2016 Feb;7(1):25-6. doi: 10.1177/2042098615621264.

No abstract available.

Contraceptive Effectiveness of Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine System.

Medical journal, Armed Forces India

Kapur A, Kumar S.
PMID: 27408116
Med J Armed Forces India. 2008 Apr;64(2):140-2. doi: 10.1016/S0377-1237(08)80058-5. Epub 2011 Jul 21.

BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the contraceptive effectiveness of progesterone releasing intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) and compared it with the Copper T device.METHODS: Seventy patients were selected in each group. Menstrual charts were maintained and data recorded at one, three,...

Effect of drospirenone on proliferation of human benign and cancerous epithelial breast cells.

Hormone molecular biology and clinical investigation

Seeger H, Ruan X, Neubauer H, Mueck AO.
PMID: 25961257
Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2011 May 01;6(2):211-4. doi: 10.1515/HMBCI.2011.008.

BACKGROUND: Proliferation of human breast epithelial cells is regulated by sex hormones. Epidemiological studies indicate that progestogen addition to estrogen therapy can increase breast cancer risk. However, it remains unclear if all progestogens react in a similar manner. Here,...

Pharmacokinetics, tolerability and cycle control of three transdermal contraceptive delivery systems containing different doses of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel.

Hormone molecular biology and clinical investigation

Stanczyk FZ, Rubin A, Flood L, Foegh M.
PMID: 25961260
Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2011 May 01;6(2):231-40. doi: 10.1515/HMBCI.2011.004.

BACKGROUND: The only available contraceptive patch, Ortho Evra®, delivers a relatively high dose of estrogen.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three transdermal contraceptive delivery systems (TCDS) containing low doses of ethinylestradiol (EE) and levonorgestrel (LNG) were evaluated in two open-label randomized trials....

Continuation rates of oral hormonal contraceptives in a cohort of first-time users: a population-based registry study, Sweden 2005-2010.

BMJ open

Josefsson A, Wiréhn AB, Lindberg M, Foldemo A, Brynhildsen J.
PMID: 24141970
BMJ Open. 2013 Oct 18;3(10):e003401. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003401.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate if continuation rates in first-time users of oral hormonal contraceptives differed between different formulations and to measure if the rates were related to the prescribing categories, that is, physicians and midwives.DESIGN: A longitudinal national population-based registry...

Is single-dose levonorgestrel as effective as other emergency contraception regimens?.

The Journal of family practice

Prunuske J, Cochella S, Gunning K.
PMID: 12681080
J Fam Pract. 2003 Apr;52(4):268, 271-2.

No abstract available.

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