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Hypnocontraception effectivity tested.

P Cepický1, M Pecená, B Cepická

  • 1Institute for the Care of Mother and Child, Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Homeostasis in Health and Disease : International Journal Devoted to Integrative Brain Functions and Homeostatic Systems
|October 1, 1991
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Hypnocontraception, a method using hypnosis for birth control, proved ineffective in a study of 23 women. The high pregnancy rate suggests it is not a reliable contraception method for widespread use.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Psychological Medicine
  • Alternative Medicine

Background:

  • Hypnocontraception, a method utilizing hypnosis for temporary sterility, is explored based on prior work by Milanese authors.
  • Interest in hypnocontraception was high, with 86 women registering, from whom 23 suitable candidates were selected.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of hypnocontraception as a method of temporary birth control.
  • To determine if hypnocontraception is suitable for introduction as a standard contraceptive in the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Hypnocontraception was administered in eight sessions, suggesting temporary sterility for six months, with an option for extension.
  • The study involved 23 women who underwent the hypnocontraception procedure.

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Main Results:

  • A significant number of participants became pregnant: 14 out of 23 women conceived during the study period.
  • Twelve women became pregnant within the first six months, and seven within the first two months.
  • Nine women did not become pregnant; six discontinued after six months, one after 12 months, and four continued for 7-22 months.

Conclusions:

  • The tested hypnocontraception procedure demonstrated insufficient effectiveness for recommendation as a general contraceptive method.
  • The high failure rate indicates that hypnocontraception is not a viable option for widespread public use.
  • Further research may be needed to explore potential modifications or alternative applications of hypnosis in reproductive health.