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Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel implant on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and free testosterone levels: ancillary study of the ECHO randomized clinical trial
BackgroundRobust information on relative effects of hormonal contraceptives on endogenous androgens is important for understanding beneficial and...
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Post-randomization Differences in Condomless Vaginal Sex Among Women Randomized to Intramuscular Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injections, a Copper Intrauterine Device or a Levonorgestrel Implant in the ECHO Trial
The Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) trial found no substantial difference in HIV acquisition risk between women randomised...
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Simple and Novel Technique of Fixation for Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Device for the Treatment of Uterine Adenomyosis
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device is widely used in the treatment of adenomyosis and heavy menstrual bleeding. For patients with large...
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Decision-making regarding immediate vs. interval postpartum levonorgestrel intrauterine device insertion timing
BackgroundUnderstanding decision-making for contraception initiation timing postpartum may help guide patients in selecting a contraceptive method...
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Long-term efficacy and safety of levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system in the treatment of adenomyosis: evidence map**
PurposeTo summarize evidence on levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (LNG–IUS) in the treatment of adenomyosis (AM) and to identify potential...
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Acceptability of telemedicine for follow up after contraceptive implant initiation at an obstetrics and gynecologic training center
BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has become a popular adjunct to in-person visits, including for family planning services. This...
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Comparison of levonorgestrel level and creamatocrit in milk following immediate versus delayed postpartum placement of the levonorgestrel IUD
BackgroundBreastfeeding and postpartum contraception critically influence infant and maternal health outcomes. In this pilot study, we explore the...
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Offering extended use of the contraceptive implant via an implementation science framework: a qualitative study of clinicians’ perceived barriers and facilitators
BackgroundThe etonogestrel contraceptive implant is currently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of...
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“I have come to remove it because of heavy bleeding”: a mixed-methods study on early contraceptive implant removal and the underlying factors in eastern Uganda
BackgroundEarly contraceptive implant removal without intentions to conceive predisposes women to unintended pregnancies.. Some of the unintended...
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Best Practices for Hormonal Contraception and Menopause Therapy in Women at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer
Purpose of ReviewThe present review critically assesses contemporary evidence characterizing the association between hormonal contraception (HC)...
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Postplacental Insertion of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System Versus Copper Intrauterine Device: A Prospective Study
PurposeTo compare between postplacental insertion of levonorgestrel intrauterine system versus copper intrauterine device regarding expulsion rates,...
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Use of naproxen versus intracervical block for pain control during the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system insertion in young women: a multivariate analysis of a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundTo compare the effectiveness of 550 mg naproxen sodium versus 6 mL 2%-lidocaine intracervical block in pain lowering at the 52-mg...
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Ovarian stimulation for fertility preservation in an oncology patient with etonogestrel implant in place
PurposeTo describe a case of a young woman who presented for fertility preservation and underwent ovarian stimulation with an etonogestrel implant in...
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A systematic review on clinical effectiveness, side-effect profile and meta-analysis on continuation rate of etonogestrel contraceptive implant
BackgroundUnintended pregnancies (UIP) have a significant impact on health of women and the health budget of countries. Contraception is an effective...
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Evaluating the impact of three progestin-based hormonal contraceptive methods on immunologic changes in the female genital tract and systemically (CHIME Study): a prospective cohort study protocol
BackgroundGonadal hormones can modify immune function, which may impact susceptibility to infectious diseases, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus...
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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Intrauterine Contraception and Tubal Ligation
BackgroundTubal ligation remains common in the USA, especially among low-income patients.
ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness and safety of...
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Pharmacokinetics of Oral Levonorgestrel in Women After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery and in BMI-Matched Controls
BackgroundWomen are advised to primarily use non-oral contraceptive alternatives after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass since it is not known if the surgery...
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Change of contraceptive preference after the free-LARC program for Thai teenagers
BackgroundIn 2014, the Thai government launched a free-of-charge long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) program for Thai female adolescents....
