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Filter by:Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective to prevent pregnancy when used for emergency contraception (following unprotected intercourse in the last 3 days), but data are lacking for people who desire an etonogestrel (ENG) contraceptive implant in this situation. This proposal will identify the most effective way to start an implant for emergency contraception using a randomized controlled trial comparing pregnancy risk between those receiving the implant vs. the implant plus oral emergency contraception (EC). Data from this project will inform clinical practice and add another option, the implant, for those desiring a long acting, highly effective contraceptive method when they present for emergency contraception.
General objective: To decrease the percentage of unwanted and/or unplanned pregnancies and their consequences on women's reproductive health. Specific objectives: 1. To assess awareness of the study participants about emergency contraception. 2. Determine the percentage of ever use among the participants. 3. To identify factors that affect the awareness and use of emergency contraception among the study participants
This is a randomised controlled trial aimed at comparing the efficacy of levonorgestrel (LNG) co-administered with piroxicam or placebo for oral emergency contraception (EC). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used as a pain-killer in inflammatory conditions. Efficacy will be measured as the percentage of pregnancies prevented.
Background: The prevalence of repeat unprotected intercourse after EC use in the same cycle demonstrate the need for more self-bridging emergency contraceptive options. We propose the use of intramuscular Depot Medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) as EC, which has been shown to inhibit follicular activity within 24 hours, and provide on-going contraception via suppression or disruption of ovulation. Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the potential of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) given as a 150-mg intramuscular injection for use as an emergency contraceptive. Study population: Healthy regularly menstruating women aged 18-39 years old will be invited to participate if they fulfill inclusion criteria. The participants will undergo a screening visit during the midluteal phase of their cycle, and will be enrolled if a serum progesterone level is >3ng/ml. Methodology: Participants will be assigned to one of three groups based on leading follicle size. Starting cycle Day 8, transvaginal ultrasounds will be performed to assess the size of the leading follicle. Once the follicle has reached the pre-assigned size, 150 mg IM DMPA will be administered. Blood will be collected for baseline hormonal assays. For 5 consecutive days, daily blood will be drawn for hormonal assays and daily transvaginal ultrasound will be performed to assess for signs of ovulation. The participant will then return for twice weekly progesterone levels for 2 weeks for study completion.
This study is designed to assess whether consumers select and use ella® (ulipristal acetate 30mg), an emergency contraceptive, in a manner consistent with the OTC package directions in an OTC-like setting.
This study is enrolling healthy women ages 18-39yo who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and are not using hormonal birth control. Initial screening visit will include a blood draw to assess if the participant has recently ovulated. If hormone test indicates ovulation occurred, participant will start the study 8 days after the start of their next menstrual period. On this study visit, vaginal ultrasound will be performed to look the ovaries for follicles. Vaginal ultrasound is then performed approximately every 2 days until the dominant follicle has grown into the size group assigned. When this occurs the participant will place the NuvaRing®, inside the vagina and blood will be drawn for hormone levels. Participant will then return daily the next 5 days (total of 6 daily visits) for vaginal ultrasound and blood draw to assess for signs of ovulation. After the 7th day the ring is in the vagina, the participant will remove the ring from her vagina at home. After removal, there will be twice weekly clinic visits for ultrasound and blood draw until menstrual bleeding occurs. At this point, participation in the study is complete. Participants are compensated for their time.
Women using an emergency contraceptive method must use back up protection for 1-2 weeks depending on method. The Copper-IUD is the most effective emergency contraceptive method. The investigators wish to explore if women choosing the Cooper IUD have a higher frequency of use of an effective contraceptive method 3 months and 6 months after the use of an emergency contraceptive method than women who choose to use the emergency contraceptive pill EllaOne (ulipristal acetate).
This project will quantify rates of contraceptive failure when unprotected intercourse occurs 6-14 days prior to initiation of highly effective reversible contraceptives (such as IUD's and Implants).
The purpose of this study is to see how often women who come to a family planning clinic for emergency contraception, the morning after pill, are willing to use either the copper IUD or the levonorgestrel IUD. The investigators will also see if pregnancies occur in those choosing the levonorgestrel IUD and if people continue to use the IUD for 1 year.
The study is aimed at assessing the clinical follow-up and the outcomes of pregnancies exposed to ella, whether due to failure of the emergency contraception or inadvertent exposure during pregnancy.