Comparison of Norethindrone-Containing OCPs to Desogestrel OCPs and Depro-Provera in Women

Abstract

This prospective, longitudinal study examines contraceptive outcomes among active-duty military and civilian women who receive one of three different methods of contraception (Depo-Provera, Ortho-Novum 1/35, and Ortho-Cept). Outcomes to be examined include method continuation, satisfaction, dysmenorrhea, menstrual bleeding, pregnancy rates, bone density, and plasma lipids. This summary report details the specific activities that have occurred during Year 3 of funding (September 23, 1998 to September 22, 1999). According to the SOW, 4 major objectives and related tasks were to be addressed during this period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADB263450

Entities

People

  • Abbey Berenson

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • African Americans
  • Alkynes
  • Biomedical Research
  • Chemistry
  • Clinical Trials
  • Contraception
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Pain
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Spine
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.