The intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUD) are considered important in reducing unintended pregnancy rates [1]. IUDs are useful immediately following induced first-trimester abortion, resulting in significantly fewer repeat abortions [2]. In addition, copper IUDs are more effective than emergency contraceptive pills, providing long-term contraception, if well tolerated [3]. They are also the ...

this research is a descriptive analytical study which been carried out for the purpose of study of application period, causes of the discontinuation and the problems arising from the application of the edible pills as a pregnancy preventive method among the women of tehran (1989). 986 women have been studied in two groups as follows: a) the women who have used the edible pills (737 women). b) t...

CONTEXT Despite the commitment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to expand the family planning method mix and increase access to services, awareness of emergency contraception is low among women, and the method remains underused and poorly integrated in family planning programming. METHODS Data from 15 focus group discussions conducted in 2016 among women aged 15-35 were used to e...

BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) provide reliable and convenient contraception, although contraindications and tolerability issues may limit their use in some women. Progestogen-only pills (POPs) may be more suitable for some women, however, traditional POPs do not have the same contraceptive efficacy as COCs. A literature search was performed in order to assess th...

Doctor's perception of oral contraceptive products is very important for social marketing. Though the obvious and important use of oral contraceptives is to prevent unwanted pregnancy, it is also found that awareness regarding non-contraceptive health benefit use of oral contraceptives is increasing. As oral contraceptives have a lot of side effects, normally doctors go for low dose pills to av...

CONTEXT Studies suggest that women in some countries have adopted emergency contraceptive pills as a routine method of family planning. This practice indicates there may be latent demand for a pericoital contraceptive pill taken only when a woman has sexual intercourse, and labeled and marketed for use as a regular contraceptive method. METHODS To understand the appeal and potential market fo...

Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2004: 30(4) Background The Royal College of Nursing first proposed that nurses should be able to prescribe the combined pill in 1975. It has taken almost 30 years for this idea to become reality. The authority to prescribe represents much more than the right to sign for a plan of treatment or care. It also signifies an ability to assess, d...

BACKGROUND Instructions for what women should do when they miss oral contraceptive pills are complex and vary according to the quantity and the timing of missed pills. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the comprehensibility of four types of instructions rendered in both 21- and 28-day versions, as well as in graphic and text formats. Interviews were conducted with ...

Bile duct adenoma (BDA) is a rare neoplasm of bile ducts with various clinical manifestations and imaging appearances. A few cases of BDA and their predisposing factors have been described. We report a 35-year-old woman with right upper quadrant pain who consumed oral contraceptive pills. Ultrasound study revealed three hypoechoic subcapsular liver masses; two of them were hypodense in computed...

The spread of COVID-19 and the resulted lockdown imposed across globe has negatively affected contraceptive drugs market. Many women world found it hard to purchase pills as drug manufacturers were facing challenges due inconsistent supply chains workforce.