1. Which of the following statements about abortion in the first trimester is/are true? a) Mifepristone is more effective when given as a 600mcg dose compared with a 200mcg dose….
While slow and uneven progress has been made on maternal health, attaining the 1994 Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) goal for achieving universal access to reproductive health…
1. a) F b) T c) F d) T e) F In women with regular menstrual periods, cardiac activity can be visualised at a gestational age of at least 46…
Many women in the reproductive years have chronic medical conditions that are affected by pregnancy or in which the fetus is placed at increased risk. In most of these women,…
Perimenopausal women have low fertility but must still be advised to use contraception until natural sterility is reached if they are sexually active. Patterns of contraceptive use vary in different…
The provision of contraception to adolescents requires specific attention. Adolescents require contraceptive methods which are safe, effective and simple to use. While long-acting reversible contraceptive methods are preferable, they should…
Women living with HIV are often of reproductive age, and many desire effective contraceptive options to delay or prevent pregnancy. We review the safety of various hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive…
Healthcare providers often underestimate a woman’ need for immediate effective contraception after an abortion or childbirth. Yet, these are times when women may be highly motivated to avoid or delay…
Induced abortion is one of the most commonly performed gynaecological procedures in the world. Medical and surgical methods are available for both first- and second-trimester abortions. Generally, for women presenting…
Clear evidence shows that many men and women would welcome new male methods of contraception, but none have become available. The hormonal approach is based on suppression of gonadotropins and…
