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. 2012 Oct 11:4:86-9.
Print 2012 Sep.

A new long-term reversible contraception method: sexual and metabolic impact

F Visconti  1 , F Zullo, M L Marra, G De Masellis, M Caiazza, F Cibarelli, B Buonomo, M Guida
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A new long-term reversible contraception method: sexual and metabolic impact

F Visconti et al. Transl Med UniSa. .

Abstract

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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