OBJECTIVES To elaborate the impact of family planning training on general practitioners' knowledge, attitude and practices regarding emergency contraception. METHODS A cross sectional survey involving 270 general practitioners was conducted in Hyderabad from 1(st) Oct to 31(st) Dec 2010. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of attending family planning training course after ...

A cohort of women aged 14-29 in 1993 was identified from the General Practice Research Database and followed up for a period of 4 years. Patient files were searched for evidence of use of emergency contraception and regular contraception. Of the 95 007 women, 15 105 (16%) had received emergency contraception during the study period (an average of 5% per annum). There was a small year on year in...

Abstract Study question What are the motivations, experience, and acceptability of thermal male contraception (TMC) in men using TMC as only couple contraceptive ? Summary answer Men wished to share role providing a avoid use hormones. Sexual satisfaction was significantly improved. is known already Two methods inducing spermatogenesis suppression have achieved efficacy, on large population for...

Abstract Background Despite endorsements supporting the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for adolescents and young adult women (AYA), they have limited knowledge about them Male partners can influence contraceptive decisions, however their perceived IUDs is lower than objective knowledge. We aim to establish current AYA baseline attitudes so providers better target sexual health educational i...

Male hormonal contraception has been an elusive goal. Administration of sex steroids to men can shut off sperm production through effects on the pituitary and hypothalamus. However, this approach also decreases production of testosterone, so an "add-back" therapy is needed. We conducted a systematic review of all randomized controlled trials of male hormonal contraception and azoospermia. Few s...

AIM To survey the attitudes of a population of Australian men to potential use of male hormonal contraception (MHC). DESIGN Survey of male partners of women who had recently given birth. Men were approached while visiting their female partners on the ward. PARTICIPANTS 118 out of 148 Australian-born English-speaking men who were approached. SETTING Postnatal ward of Monash Medical Centre ...

The effect of a novel combination of oral etonogestrel (ENG) and im testosterone decanoate (TD) on suppression of gonadotropins and spermatogenesis as a potential lead for male contraception was investigated. Healthy male volunteers were randomized into two groups receiving 300 microg ENG daily and 400 mg TD every 4 (n = 55) or 6 (n = 57) wk for 48 wk. At wk 48, all men except one in the 6-wk g...

BACKGROUND Following extensive research activity to develop an effective agent to control male fertility, such a product may be available for use within approximately 5 years. However, little is known concerning contraceptive knowledge, desires and attitudes of men in different countries, and their acceptance of male fertility control (MFC). METHODS A survey of >9000 males aged 18-50 years wa...