Preterm delivery is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Current tocolytics target myometrial contractions, a late step in the labor cascade. Identifying earlier events in… (More)
The journal of family planning and reproductive…
2005
A 19-year-old woman presented to her general practitioner with a purpuric rash 3 weeks after receiving her first 150 mg intramuscular injection of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) at a family… (More)
The journal of family planning and reproductive…
2004
Introduction The Clinical Effectiveness Unit (CEU) has received several enquiries from Faculty members regarding the use of nonoxynol-9 (N-9) and its effects, if any, on the vaginal mucosa and the… (More)
BACKGROUND
Most contraceptive users are medically fit and can use any available method. Some medical conditions are associated with theoretical safety concerns when certain contraceptives are used.… (More)