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Menstrual cups (MC) are being increasingly used for menstruation management as an alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. Intrauterine devices (IUD) are commonly and increasingly used for birth control. Disp...
Long-acting reversible and permanent contraceptive methods (LARC/PM) with high efficacy and continuity of use are highly effective pregnancy prevention methods. However, most sexually active women do not use i...
Contraceptive use is vital to improve maternal and child health, promote economic stability, and empower women. Despite global progress in family planning, Somalia faces unique challenges due to cultural, econ...
A study investigating the association between premarital pregnancy and the adverse birth outcomes has not been conducted in Japan. This study aimed to investigate an association of premarital pregnancy with ad...
Caesarean section (CS) is an essential, life-saving surgical intervention used to address obstetric complications. Nonetheless, its excessive use has raised global concerns. In low- and middle-income countries...
Intended to investigate the potential effects of endometrial preparation procedures on the results of subsequent frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles in infertile women with chronic endometritis (CE) following ...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by hemoglobin polymerization that precipitates recurrent vaso-occlusion, endothelial dysfunction, and multi-organ damage. Menstruatio...
This study aimed to assess knowledge of and perceptions towards vasectomy as a family planning method among men of reproductive age in rural northern Uganda”.
To assess the value of follicular flushing during ovum pick up compared to follicular aspiration in IVF cycles.
Emergency Contraceptives (EC) can play an important role in public health by preventing unwanted pregnancy and unsafe abortion, thereby reducing associated health risks and social and economic problems. In Eth...
Contraceptive use plays a crucial role in achieving desired fertility levels and improving maternal and child health outcomes. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and determinants of contraceptive use ...
While studies in Ethiopia have explored family planning use and contraceptive determinants, limited research examines the spatial variation and predictors of satisfaction with family planning methods. This stu...
The right to autonomy in family planning is a cornerstone of reproductive health. Yet, many women face challenges when seeking to discontinue provider-dependent contraceptive methods, such as implants and intr...
The European Active Surveillance Study of LCS12 (EURAS-LCS12) investigates effectiveness and safety of intrauterine devices (IUDs) in routine clinical practice. Here, we aim to characterise the general populat...
Optimal luteal phase support (LPS) is essential for successful embryo transfer. In our previous study, we found that LPS combined with Gushen Antai pill (GSATP) could significantly improve ongoing pregnancy ra...
Family planning is a fundamental strategy to enhance the well-being of women, their partners, and children however, disparities among certain groups of women of reproductive age (WR) persist. This study aims t...
Access to a full range of contraceptive options ensures that individuals can make autonomous decisions about their health and wellbeing. Contraceptive continuity requires that individuals have access in their ...
Women with disabilities remain highly vulnerable to sexual and reproductive health problems, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where their sexual and reproductive rights, such as access to sexual healt...
Both early and late age at menarche have been associated with various health issues and may influence the risk of infertility. This present study investigated the relationship between age at menarche and infer...
The majority of feto-maternal morbidities and mortalities in sub-Saharan Africa, happen during the intrapartum period. Maternal mortality and morbidity have not decreased as much as anticipated, despite the si...
Despite efforts to improve its uptake, contraceptive use in Nigeria remains low. Understanding regional disparities and sociodemographic determinants of contraceptive intention is crucial for developing effect...
Accessing quality and equitable contraceptive services is significant for reaching the recently announced Sustainable Development Goals. In Ethiopia, women with disabilities continue to confront several barrie...
Knowledge of the ovulatory cycle plays a crucial role in reducing the incidence of unintended pregnancies and promoting women’s reproductive health. However, there exists a paucity of research on the determina...
One of the Sustainable Development Goals (2030) focuses on reducing the total fertility rate. Reducing grand multiparity in Ethiopia remains a challenge. Understanding the underlying factors that contribute to...
Emergency contraception is an essential method for preventing unintended pregnancies, especially after unprotected sexual intercourse. However, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to emergency contrace...
Infertility defined as the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Globally, infertility affects 15% of couples in the reproductive age.
Male knowledge and acceptance of modern contraceptive use play a significant role in uptake. This study assessed the factors associated with male acceptance of modern contraceptive methods in Ho Municipality.
Surgical sterilization, including vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in females, is a highly effective but underutilized contraception method. Adoption rates vary globally mostly due to misconceptions by bo...
Cardiovascular diseases can adversely affect the quality of sexual life and marital satisfaction for both patients and their spouses. The aim of the current study is to determine the effect of couple counselin...
Female Condoms are 90–95% effective against HIV transmission when correctly and consistently used and are also cost-effective. In general, condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pr...
Premarital sex in India is hugely stigmatized. With the widespread use of mobile phones and the internet, attitudes and behaviors towards premarital sexual activities are inevitably shifting. This study invest...
The unmet need for contraception among adolescent women in India is a significant public health concern, contributing to unintended pregnancies and abortions. This paper seeks to examine the regional variation...
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends an interval of at least 24 months from the date of a live birth to the conception of the next pregnancy in order to reduce the risk of adverse maternal, perinatal...
Modern contraceptives are crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality, yet Mozambique’s contraceptive prevalence rate is very low, with significant regional disparities. This study investigates geographi...
Women’s intention to use contraceptive methods is critical for better visualization of future needs and for making it more likely to translate into actual use. This study sought to examine the determinants of ...
Emergency Contraception (EC) is more popular among young people today, yet, there is little research on Over-the-counter procured EC among undergraduate students in African universities. This study's primary g...
Contraceptive discontinuation has become a widespread issue on a global basis. Implants, of which Implanon is the most popular, are only the second most widely used form of modern contraceptive in Ethiopia. Ho...
Estradiol (E2) levels on the day progesterone starts may negatively impact implantation, ongoing pregnancy, and live birth rates in frozen embryo transfer (FET). Overall, while the picture isn't entirely clear...
There is a dearth of research on modern family planning practices in high focus states like West Bengal in India with diverse population groups and distinct health needs. Thus, this study aims to investigate t...
Providing contraception to adolescents is a critical intervention in reducing adolescent and early pregnancy. However, many adolescents, including those attending school, still lack access to contraception. We...
Pregnancy among adolescents is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries, including Rwanda. Although contraception could be an effective tool to prevent unintended pre...
Contraception knowledge and attitudes are largely formed from conversations within one’s social network. More recently, this network has expanded to include social media. As the fastest growing social media pl...
Unplanned pregnancy could be a socio-economic burden for many young women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) which often leads to pregnancy termination. The role of age at sexual debut in pregnancy termination in cou...
There is a need to assess and strengthen reproductive rights-based family planning and abortion services in Indian medical schools that play a key role in medical education and service delivery. This study pre...
For women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (WLHIV), preventing untimed pregnancies during the postpartum period reduces vertical transmission and improves other maternal and child health outcomes. ...
Early sexual debut among young women is associated with adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes, including unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Despite its negative impact, there...
Contraceptive use is a cost-effective intervention for reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections and their negative consequences. It is vital to increase contraceptive use among women...
Female Healthcare Workers (FHCWs) play a crucial role in advocating for, delivering modern contraceptive methods (MCM) to reproductive-age women and potential users. Despite the high frequency of women seeking...
Globally, access to sexual and reproductive health is a significant public health issue for women of the reproductive age group. Senegal is a low-income country with limited access to reproductive health servi...
Unmet need for birth spacing can significantly impact maternal and child health outcomes, leading to unintended or mistimed births, neonatal mortality, pregnancy loss, induced abortions, small-sized births, an...