Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning

Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2011, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (6): 425-428.

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Research Progress on the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Adverse Problems Induced by Subcutaneous Implants as Contraceptive

LEI Zhen-wu， ZHOU Jing   

  1. Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine， Chengdu 610041， China（LEI Zhen-wu）； Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Wuhou District of Chengdu，Chendu 610041， China（ZHOU Jing）
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-11-15 Online:2011-11-15
  • Contact: LEI Zhen-wu

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Abstract: The subcutaneous implants with releasable progestin were popular contraceptive methods for reproductive age women. They were possible to cause abnomal uterine bleeding and potential adverse problems for health. Research progress on the pathogeny and treatment of uterine bleeding， as well as meningioma， bone density，thromboembolism risk and blood chemical parameter related with subcutaneous implants were described in this paper.

Key words: Progestins, Contraceptive implant, Hemorrhage, Safety