Effects of the etonogestrel-releasing implant Implanon and a nonmedicated intrauterine device on the growth of breast-fed infants.

The study objectives were to compare the effects of an etonogestrel-releasing implant (Implanon) and a nonmedicated intrauterine device (IUD) on parameters of lactation in breast-feeding women and on the growth of their breast-fed infants over a 3-year period. Healthy lactating women (28-56 days postpartum) chose either the implant (n=42) or the IUD (n=38). Infant growth during a 3-year follow-up period is reported here.

Location of quinacrine pellets in different positions of non-surgical female sterilization.

Objective: To compare quinacrine pellets distribution in the uterine cavity between women standing up promptly after insertion and those lying down for a further 30-minutes.

Designs: Randomized controlled trial

Material And Method: Twenty women who, desired interval female sterilization, were equally randomized into 2 groups. Quinacrine pellets were inserted twice, one month apart in both groups.

Effects of a monophasic pill containing 20 microg ethinylestradiol and 150 microg desogestrel on lipid metabolism in Thai women.

Objectives: To investigate the effects of a monophasic oral contraceptive containing 20 microg ethinylestradiol and 150 microg desogestrel (Mercilon) on lipid metabolism in Thai women.

Method: The study was carried out at the Family Planning Clinic of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Twenty women of fertile age were enrolled and treated with the study oral contraceptives for 12 cycles.