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A new long-term reversible contraception method: sexual and metabolic impact
F Visconti1, F Zullo, M L Marra
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
Background:
Data relating to the influence of hormonal contraception on sexual life are conflicting and mostly they refer to oral contraceptives. In this study we evaluated the effect of a long-acting contraceptive on sexual function, metabolism and bleeding pattern variations.
Methods:
23 women with a permanent partner and an active sexual life completed a specific questionnaire at the start of the study and after cycles 3 and 6 of contraceptive use; a blood sample was performed or metabolic evaluation and a "bleeding calendar" was compiled by the patients.
Conclusion:
There is an increase of quality and frequency of sexual function after 6 month of contraception; there aren't significant change in metabolic parameters and is detectable a modification of bleeding patterns.
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