OBJECTIVE This report presents national estimates of the proportion of sexually experienced women aged 15-44 who have ever used various methods of contraception in the United States. Trends are shown since 1982, and results are shown by Hispanic origin and race, education, and religious affiliation. The number of methods ever used is also shown, along with reasons for stopping use of selected m...

BACKGROUND Few postpartum women use effective contraception and those who use less effective methods have increased rates of unintended pregnancy. Little is known about postpartum contraception intentions among breastfeeding women. Our objectives were to measure the extent of prenatal contraceptive counseling, to assess contraceptive intentions, and to identify correlates of both among postpart...

Biodegradable polymer-based injectable in situ forming depot (ISD) systems that solidify in the body to form a solid or semisolid reservoir are becoming increasingly attractive as an injectable dosage form for sustained (months to years) parenteral drug delivery. Evaluation of long-term drug release from the ISD systems during the formulation development is laborious and costly. An accelerated ...

CONTEXT In 1993, coverage of reversible contraception by U.S. health insurance plans was extremely low. Little is known about how coverage has changed since then, particularly in response to state mandates. METHODS In 2001-2002, a nationally representative sample of 205 health care insurers responded to a survey about coverage of reproductive health care services in "typical" employment-based...

BACKGROUND This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials aimed to examine the advantages of long-acting injectable antipsychotics over placebo or oral medications regarding efficacy and safety for patients with bipolar disorder. METHODS Two categorical meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials were performed to compare study-defined relapse rate (primary), discontinuation rates, and ...

OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN Some studies suggest that specific hormonal contraceptive methods [particularly depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)] may increase women's HIV acquisition risk. We updated a systematic review to incorporate recent epidemiological data. METHODS We searched for articles published between 15 January 2014 and 15 January 2016 and hand-searched reference lists. We identifie...

BACKGROUND Dual protection is recommended for prevention of unwanted pregnancies and protection against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. It is critical for HIV-negative women to prevent seroconversion and HIV transmission to their infants during pregnancy and breastfeeding. METHODS Women were followed up after delivery, monthly for the first 9 months and then 3-monthly to 24 mo...

Globally, data show that many women of reproductive age desire to use modern family planning methods. Many of these women do not have access to modern contraceptives, which is termed their 'unmet need' for contraception. In low- and middle-income countries where total fertility rates can be high and many women have undesired fertility, or wish to increase their inter-pregnancy intervals, access...

objective: the aim of this study was to determine knowledge and attitude about emergency contraception among women using condom, coitus interruptus and rhythm methods. materials and methods: between april and september 2006, 400 women referring to the health centers in shahrekord, were evaluated. they entered the study if they were using condom, coitus interruptus or rhythm methods. a questionn...

This study aimed to estimate the rates of ectopic pregnancy in women stratified by contraceptive method used and compare these participants using no or condoms. We hypothesized that highly moderately effective methods (intrauterine device [IUD], implant, injectable contraception, oral contraceptives [OCs], patch, vaginal ring) would have a lower rate than is secondary analysis Contraceptive CHO...