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Abstract
This Memorandum reviews the results of research undertaken in animals and human subjects on once-a-month injectable contraceptives containing a progestogen and an estrogen, in particular the products Cyclofem and Mesigyna. Results from clinical trials, including effectiveness and side-effects, are evaluated and issues arising from health service research are discussed. The Memorandum concludes with a statement regarding the use of Cyclofem and Mesigyna as options for potential contraceptive users.Entities:
Keywords: Animals, Laboratory; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials; Contraception; Contraception Termination; Contraceptive Agents; Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin; Contraceptive Effectiveness; Contraceptive Methods; Diseases; Family Planning; Health; Injectables; Literature Review; Menstruation Disorders; Public Health; Reversibility; Safety; World
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8313486 PMCID: PMC2393537
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Bull World Health Organ ISSN: 0042-9686 Impact factor: 9.408