Amenorrhea associated with contraception—an international study on acceptability

Method‐Specific Attributes that Influence Choice of Future Contraception Among Married Women in Nairobi's Informal Settlements

“…While this result is consistent with evidence that African women value regular menses (Glasier et al. 2003; Hindin et al. 2013), it is nevertheless paradoxical because the two main methods, injectables and implants, are known to cause menstrual disruption, particularly in the form of amenorrhea, in large numbers of users.…”

New regimens with combined oral contraceptive pills – moving away from traditional 21/7 cycles

“…Is there evidence that extended use of COCs is also a safe practice? While physicians have long been convinced that fertility promptly and fully recovers following discontinuation of OC use, many women still express concerns about infertility associated with the suppression of ovarian activity and the resultant changes in the menstrual cycle 16,17 . As discussed earlier, research on the effect of COCs on ovarian, specifically follicular function, has demonstrated that there is sufficient follicular suppression during the days that active pills are being taken.…”

“…An international study found that a majority of African women in Cape Town and Nigeria (75-80%) liked to have periods. Their prime concern was related to the return of fertility 17 . For almost as long as the pill has been available, physicians have been willing to prescribe extended regimens to their patients.…”

The gynaecological subspecialties: advances in women’s health

“…Subsequently, we studied the potential of hormonal male contraception and non-oestrogen-containing female contraception. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Our contraceptive research unfortunately demonstrates that the knowledge of both healthcare providers and users is often inadequate.…”