study of injectable contraceptives

ABSTRACT

This is a study of the acceptability, side effects and value of two injectable contraceptives Lynoestrenol phenyl propionante and Norethisterone enanthale in 181 fertile women. The first preparation was injected monthly in 65 women for 442 cycles and the second was given every 12 weeks in 89 women, for a total of 297 injections. Effects on menstruation and lactation were observed and the side effects were recorded. Their contraceptive value in 68.9 woman years was studied. The second preparation was better as a contraceptive but caused much more frequent and serious side-effects than the first