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BackgroundFunctional ovarian cysts are a common gynecological problem among women of reproductive age worldwide. When large, persistent, or painful, these cysts may require operations, sometimes resulting in removal of the ovary. Since earl…
BackgroundSteroidal contraceptive use has been associated with changes in bone mineral density in women. Whether such changes increase the risk of fractures later in life is not clear. Osteoporosis is a major public health concern. Age-rela…
BackgroundConcern about estrogen-related adverse effects has led to progressive reductions in the estrogen dose in combination oral contraceptives (COCs). However, reducing the amount of estrogen to improve safety could result in decreased …
BackgroundThe introduction of a new progestin-only oral contraceptive in Europe has renewed interest in this class of oral contraceptives. Unlike the more widely used combined oral contraceptives containing an estrogen plus progestin, these…
BackgroundCombination injectable contraceptives provide a highly effective, reversible method of preventing pregnancy, and they do not require daily administration or use at the time of coitus. Although they are used in many countries, thei…
Clinical findings suggest a relationship between prostaglandins of the F2a group progesterone and dysmenorrhea. The menstrual flow of 5 dysmenorrhoic women aged 20-30 years was collected 2 cycles with and 2 cycles without local intrauterine…