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The clinical effectiveness of contraceptive methods

Tietze C, 1959

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 78(3), 650-656

DOI 10.1016/0002-9378(59)90541-1 PMID 13838351 Source

Abstract

Physiologic effectiveness is the measure of protection against unwanted pregnancy afforded by a specific contraceptive method under ideal conditions ie, used consistently and according to instructions-without omissions, or errors of technique. Such ideal conditions are rarely present. Even when they are, it is not practicable to observe and verify them. Physiologic effectiveness, although not accessible to direct measurement, is by definition higher than the observed clinical effectiveness of the same method in the hands of the most …

Topics

Reproductive Endocrinology > Luteal Phase > PhysiologyMenstrual Cycle > Physiology > Hormonal RegulationReproductive Endocrinology > Ovulation > Physiology
endogenous opiates lh secretion, naloxone luteinizing hormone pulses, luteal phase lh frequency, opioid peptides reproductive hormones, lh pulse amplitude regulation, hypothalamic gnrh control, endorphins menstrual cycle physiology, fsh lh pulsatility luteal phase, neuroendocrine lh regulation, opioid antagonist reproductive hormones

Cite this article

Tietze, C. (1959). The clinical effectiveness of contraceptive methods. *American journal of obstetrics and gynecology*, *78*(3), 650-656. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(59)90541-1

Keywords

Contraception, Humans, Treatment Outcome

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