Accounting for time: Insights from a life-table analysis of the efficacy of medical abortion

Article Abstract:

The cumulative probability of successful medical abortion is evaluated by using life tables, thus in an attempt to produce unbiased efficacy rates. The results reveal that follow-up visits can be scheduled within a week of receiving mifepristone, however, aspirations should not be performed routinely if the abortion is not complete.

Analysis, Mortality, Abortion, Life tables

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The role of emergency contraception

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Concerns are raised that women who use emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) may become lax with their regular birth control methods. The evidence that is reported indicates that making the emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) more readily available will result in reduction of unintended pregnancies.

Science & research, Research, Contraceptives, Postcoital, Postcoital contraceptives, Birth control, Pregnancy, Unwanted, Unwanted pregnancy

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Communicating contraceptive effectiveness: A randomized controlled trial to inform a World Health Organization family planning handbook

Article Abstract:

Study is presented which compares three different approaches for increasing client's understanding of contraceptive effectiveness. Results indicate that only with accurate understanding of pregnancy risk, could clients make informed choices.

Usage, Prevention, Risk factors, Pregnancy, World Health Organization, Contraceptives

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