Comparison of Paper Diaries, Text Messages and Smartphone App to Track Bleeding and Other Symptoms for Contraceptive Studies - Maternal and Child Health Journal
Source : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10995-021-03362-6
Objectives Most researchers who study the effects of hormonal contraception on menstrual bleeding rely on self-reported data via paper diaries, for which completeness and timeliness have been shown to be...
Discussion: Our findings suggest texts demonstrated more complete and timely bleeding data than either paper diaries, or the app. Compared to paper diaries, the app delivered more complete, timely data, and also collected a large set of symptoms.
The use of progestin subdermal implants in the management of endometriosis-related pain symptoms and quality of life: a systematic review
Source : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03007995.2022.2031144?journalCode=icmo20
Abstract The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the evidence for the use of progestin subdermal implants for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain symptoms and quality of life....
Conclusion: Etonogestrel- and segesterone-releasing progestin subdermal implants appear to improve endometriosis-related pain symptoms and quality of life, and may provide an additional component in the management of endometriosis. However, this systematic review is limited by a small sample size and heterogeneity in the data. As such, larger...
Longevity of an immunocontraceptive vaccine effect on fecundity in rats - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35024602/
doi: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2021.100138. 1 National Wildlife Management Centre, Animal and Plant Health Agency, York YO41 1LZ, UK. 2 USDA APHIS National Wildlife Research Center, 4101 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521...
Conclusion/Relevance: This indicates treatment with immunocontraceptives may induce an overall suppression of fecundity extending past an initial infertility effect. This increases the potential long-term impact of these immunocontraceptives in multiparous species such as commensal rodents.
Association between contraceptive use and risk of lower urinary tract infection (LUTI): A case-control study - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35006073/
The general application of birth control methods as well as the use of injectable contraceptives and oral contraceptives were negatively associated with LUTI manifestation. In contrast to other birth control...
Conclusion: The general application of birth control methods as well as the use of injectable contraceptives and oral contraceptives were negatively associated with LUTI manifestation. In contrast to other birth control methods, the intake of emergency contraception was positively associated with a manifestation of LUTI.
Association between past oral contraceptive use and the prevalence of hypertension in postmenopausal women: the fifth (2010-2012) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES V) - BMC Public Health
Source : https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-12410-3
Background There is little evidence as to whether the use of oral contraceptives(OC) during the fertile years affects the development of postmenopausal hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate the association...
Conclusion: This study identified an association between past OC use and an increased prevalence of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Our results suggest that long-term use of OC during the fertile years can be an important risk factor for subsequent hypertension after menopause.