A new long-term reversible contraception method: sexual and metabolic impact
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2012Author
Visconti, Federica
Zullo, Fulvio
Marra, Marialuisa
De Masellis, Giuseppe
Caiazza, M.
Cibarelli, Francesca
Buonomo, Barbara
Guida, Maurizio
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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 evalueted the effect of a long-acting contraceptive on sexual finction, 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 oor 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.