Contraception
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To document the use of contraception by a representative sample of Australian women aged 16-49 years and compare it with 2001-2002. ⋯ Given the high levels of use, most unintended pregnancies in Australia are likely to be attributable to method failure or inconsistent use.
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Although nurse practitioners (NPs) play a critical role in the delivery of reproductive health services in Canada, there is a paucity of published information regarding the reproductive health education provided in their training programs. Our study aimed to understand better the didactic and curricular coverage of abortion in Canadian NP programs. ⋯ Our findings draw attention to the need to integrate abortion-related content into NP education and training programs. The approval of Mifegymiso® may provide a window of opportunity to engage in curriculum reform efforts across the health professions in Canada.
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We wanted to explore the effects of two different low doses (0.5μM and 0.05μM) of mifepristone, exposed during the receptive period, on the human embryo implantation process, using a well-established three-dimensional in vitro cell culture model, specifically developed to study this process. ⋯ This study contributes new knowledge that low dose of mifepristone during the short period of receptive phase can inhibit endometrial receptivity, which further promotes mifepristone as a contraceptive agent. This could give women a treatment choice to avoid unwanted pregnancy with high efficacy and minimal side effects.
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We assessed intrauterine device (IUD) preference among women presenting for emergency contraception (EC) and the probability of pregnancy among concurrent oral levonorgestrel (LNG) plus LNG 52 mg IUD EC users. ⋯ Consideration should be given to LNG IUD insertion with concomitant use of oral LNG 1.5 mg for EC. Use of this combination may increase the number of women initiating highly effective contraception at the time of their EC visit.
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We aimed to identify mobile applications (apps) about contraception and to evaluate those targeted toward providers of family planning services in order to assess their quality and comprehensiveness. ⋯ There is potential for further mobile resource development in the area of contraception, given the limited number and inconsistent quality of available apps.