Obstetrics

Research from P.J. Sulak and colleagues provide new insights into obstetrics

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 30th, 2008

"To assess bleeding patterns with continuous use of the transvaginal contraceptive ring. We did a prospective analysis of daily menstrual flow during a 21/7 cycle followed by 6 months of continuous use and institution of a randomized protocol to manage breakthrough bleeding/spotting," scientists in the United States report.

"Seventy-four women completed the baseline 21/7 phase and were randomized equally into two groups during the continuous phase. Group 1 was instructed to replace the ring monthly on the same calendar day with no ring-free days. Group 2 was instructed to use the same process, but if breakthrough bleeding/spotting occurred for 5 days or more, they were...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-30)

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