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Experience with norethisterone enanthate as injectable contraceptive.
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|December 1, 1976
Summary
Norethisterone enanthate injectable contraceptive proved effective for 151 women. Overall pregnancy rates were low, with only 4% experiencing pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive endocrinology and contraception.
Background:
- Long-acting injectable contraceptives are crucial for family planning.
- Norethisterone enanthate (NE) offers a progestogen-only option for women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of norethisterone enanthate as an injectable contraceptive.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 151 women utilizing NE as their primary contraceptive method.
- Tracking of pregnancies, differentiating between method failure and other causes.
Main Results:
- Pregnancy due to method failure occurred in 2% of participants.
- The overall pregnancy rate among users was 4%.
Conclusions:
- Norethisterone enanthate demonstrates a high level of effectiveness as an injectable contraceptive.
- The study supports NE as a viable option for long-term birth control.