| Pharmacological female contraception: an overview of past and future use. | |
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PMID: 15882120 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Female hormonal contraceptive methods have undergone slow change over the past four decades. Due to social, political and legal reasons, as well as medical complications, several new methods have been removed from the contraceptive armamentarium almost as quickly as they have been added. With worldwide unintended pregnancy rates approaching 50% of all pregnancies, there is an increased need for the development of new methods of effective, safe, acceptable hormonal contraception. Pharmacological methods of contraception are reversible and contraceptive steroids are now formulated in pills, patches, intravaginal rings, subdermal implants and injections. All currently marketed formulations are made from synthetic steroids and contain no natural oestrogens or progestins. This article reviews the current state of female contraception and explores future directions. |
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Authors:
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Megan A Economidis; Daniel R Mishell |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Expert opinion on investigational drugs Volume: 14 ISSN: 1744-7658 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Opin Investig Drugs Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-10 Completed Date: 2006-11-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9434197 Medline TA: Expert Opin Investig Drugs Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 449-56 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Women's and Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. meconomidi@usc.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Cutaneous Adolescent Adult Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Contraception / methods Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / administration & dosage* Drug Delivery Systems* Drug Implants Female Humans Injections, Subcutaneous Intrauterine Devices |
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0/Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; 0/Drug Implants |
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