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Filter by:Investigators propose a descriptive pharmacokinetic study of the serum hormone levels of estrogen and progesterone with extended use (12 weeks) of the contraceptive patch. The primary objective is to assess the change in serum Ethinyl Estradiol (EE2) levels over 12 weeks of continuous contraceptive patch use. Additional objectives include assessing the EE2 area under the curve (AUC) during the study time period, as well as Norelgestromin (NGMN) levels and NGMN AUC over the 12 weeks of continuous contraceptive patch use.
The non touch technique is a modification of the traditional intrauterine device insertion technique. It abolishes the use of Allis and uterine sounding.
A previous trial performed by our research team, in order to reduce the pain associated with intrauterine device insertion, compared the novel technique of IUD insertion under the guidance of the trans-abdominal sonography to the traditional method of IUD insertion. It came up with the conclusion that the TAS guided IUD insertion is significantly lower in pain score and time taken for insertion, when compared with the traditional method. In this study our researchers aim to abolish the distracting effect of the technician and the TAS probe (which might have interfered with previous results).
The Copper intrauterine device is the most common method of reversible contraception worldwide. Abnormal uterine bleeding and pain are the most common medical indications for the discontinuation of the intrauterine device. Excessive prostaglandin release in the endometrial cavity appears to play an important role in both bleeding and pain related to copper intrauterine devices.There are many types of prostaglandin metabolites that present in the endometrium one of them is prostacyclin which causes vasodilatation and inhibits platelet aggregation. Another one is thromboxane which has two types; A2 which is active and rapidly converted into B2, which is inactive. Thromboxane causes vasoconstriction and blood clotting. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors acting by decreasing production of endometrial prostaglandins; they can improve both heavy uterine bleeding and pain. Since its discovery; several drugs in NSAIDs class have been used to treat heavy uterine bleeding and pain associated with copper intrauterine device use such as mefenamic acid, ibuprofen and naproxen. The most recent systematic review found NSAIDs is the most widely studied drugs for reduction of the menstrual blood and pain associated with copper intrauterine device. The Cochrane Review also found that NSAIDs are the most effective treatment to reduce the bleeding with copper intrauterine device use.
The purpose of this study is to assess whether a mobile phone intervention can be effectively used to improve post menstrual regulation contraceptive uptake and continuation in Bangladesh. The study will consist of two phases: Phase I: A formative phase to understand barriers to post-abortion contraceptive uptake and continuation and the content and modality of messages most appropriate for women in the study areas; and Phase II: An RCT will be conducted to test the effectiveness of the mHealth intervention developed during the formative phase on contraceptive use.
This study compares the risks of short- and long-term use of FC Patch Low with levonorgestrel-containing combined oral contraceptives (COC-LNG) in a study population representative of the actual users of the individual preparations. FC Patch Low is a transdermal contraceptive patch applied once a week for three consecutive weeks followed by a break of one week (21/7). One patch contains 2.1mg gestodene and 0.55mg ethinyl estradiol, which is equivalent of releasing 0.06mg gestodene and 0.013mg ethinyl estradiol per 24 hours.
The purpose of this research study is to determine if taking a birth control pill effects how well an emergency contraceptive pill called Ulipristal acetate (UPA) works. This type of emergency contraceptive is the most effective oral method available. However, this medication is an anti-progestin and most regular forms of birth control contain progestin (a female hormone). It is unknown if taking the two close together may make the emergency contraceptive not work well. The overall goal of this research is to improve the effectiveness of contraception for women and to better counsel women.
The purpose of this study is to look into the effectiveness of a new investigational medication applied as a transdermal patch. The patch is applied on the skin with study medication that is absorbed through the skin suppressing ovarian activity and therefore preventing an egg from leaving an ovary (ovulation). The study will look into the study drug`s safety and how well it is tolerated and its absorption, breakdown and elimination in the body. It describes how the body affects a specific drug after administration.
The ECHO Study is an open-label randomized clinical trial that will compare three highly effective, reversible methods of contraception (including a non-hormonal method) to evaluate whether there is a link between use of any of these methods and increased risk of acquiring HIV infection. A randomized clinical trial among about 7,800 women in four countries, ECHO will deliver evidence to support and guide individual, policy and programmatic decisions on contraception for women at risk of acquiring HIV infection.
This is a mixed methods study, incorporating a randomized controlled trial and a qualitative provider focus group, to evaluate contraceptive counseling aided by www.Bedsider.org in patients seeking first-trimester abortion. The primary outcome is the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in women seeking induced abortion.