American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 1981
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomized prospective study of the use-effectiveness of two methods of natural family planning.
The final results of a prospective comparative study of two methods of natural family planning indicate a significant difference in the 12 month net cumulative pregnancy rates between the ovulation and symptothermal methods. These differences are on the order of two to one in favor of the symptothermal method. ⋯ Dropout rates for both methods were high. Lack of interest or dissatisfaction with the method was the major reason for dropout training while pregnancy or desire for pregnancy were the major reasons for dropout during the formal phase of the study.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 1981
Fatal amniotic fluid embolism during legally induced abortion, United States, 1972 to 1978.
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) has emerged as an important cause of death from legally induced abortion. In the period 1972-1978, 12 probably and three autopsy-confirmed cases of fatal AFE during legally induced abortion were identified in the United States (12% of all deaths from legal abortion). ⋯ Because treatment is frequently ineffective, prevention of AFE is critical. Performing abortions early in pregnancy and using curettage techniques whenever feasible should reduce the risk of death from this obstetric accident during legally induced abortion.