OBGYN & Women’s Health

Researchers conducted this study to test the hypothesis that hospital referral for unexplained abdominal pain might occur less frequently in OC users and more regularly in IUD users than in other women. The study design was a...

Many women report migraines in the pill-free interval of combined oral contraceptives, but there is little published information on possible mechanisms and treatments. The researchers conducted this study to determine whether...

While confidentiality is recognized as a critical aspect of successful health services aimed at young people, most research has looked at the concerns of those in urban centers. This paper reports qualitative and quantitative...

Researchers conducted this study to evaluate a sexual health outreach program in an adventure playground. A qualitative approach to evaluation is appropriate for a sexual health project where outcomes are unpredictable,...

Researchers conducted this study to ascertain attitudes to consultations in general practice and the gender of the doctor. A secondary aim was to determine whether women participate in the National Health Service (NHS) screening...

Researchers conducted this study to investigate depot medroxyprogesterone (DMPA)-associated bone loss in a general practice setting. Participants were forty-eight patients from a single practice who had used DMPA for...

High teenage pregnancy rates in the UK reflect low levels of contraceptive use. Young people have a negative perception of contraceptive services and experience significant practical barriers to their use. Dedicated young...

Objective To gather preliminary information on the contraceptive efficacy of the hormone-releasing IUS Mirena® when used concurrently with enzyme-inducers. Mirena® users on enzyme-inducers were recruited from within the Margaret...

This study was undertaken to determine the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG IUS) in British women in routine clinical use. Doctors working in general practice and at family planning clinics throughout the UK who...