Menstrual regulation in family planning services.
E Kessel,W E Brenner,G H Stathes +2 more
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TL;DR: Although long term effects of single and repeated use of menstrual regulation are not known, its immediate complications are few and it can be recommended as a useful addition to present fertility control methods in family planning programs.
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Abstract: Menstrual regulation is a safe, effective, and economical method of fertility control. Its increased safety compared to first trimester abortion establishes menstrual regulation by vacuum aspiration for treatment of up to 14 days missed menstrual period as probably better medical practice than waiting to confirm the presence of a pregnancy. Because it is a postcontraceptive method, menstrual regulation has potential in family planning services both as a recruitment service and for the treatment of contraceptive failures. Its use as an only method of fertility control is being studied. The acceptance of this new family planning service will primarily depend on its availability, dissemination of information about the service, and the ability of women freely to avail themselves of the service without delay. Although long term effects of single and repeated use of menstrual regulation are not known, its immediate complications are few and it can be recommended as a useful addition to present fertility control...
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Early experiences of menstrual regulation services at a teaching hospital and in a community health clinic in Bombay.
Kanitkar Sd,Parikh I,Taska,Walvekar,Bernard Rp +4 more
- 01 Jan 1973
TL;DR: The newly introduced technique of menstrual regulation was practicable in both hospital and clinic and contraception increased after menstrual regulation, and the family size norm was 3 at the clinic and 2 at the hospital.
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