Assessment of Impact of Various Contraceptive Methods on Irregualrity of Menstrual Cycles: An Original Research
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Introduction: Contraceptive methods are widely used, yet their impact on menstrual cycle regularity remains a topic of clinical significance. This study aims to investigate how different contraceptive methods influence menstrual cycle regularity in reproductive-age women. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 300 women, aged 18-45, categorized into three groups: oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and hormonal implants. Menstrual cycle regularity, defined by the number of cycles within 28-32 days, was assessed over six months. Results: < 0.05), followed by IUDs. Hormonal implants had a higher incidence of irregular cycles. Conclusion: Oral contraceptives promote the highest regularity in menstrual cycles, followed by IUDs. Hormonal implants showed higher variability in cycle regularity.
Authors: Nancy Bharti, Manjula Salgotra, Madhavi Khokhar, Rahul Bhargava, Kochuthresia J. Puthumana, Juberahamad R. Attar, Leena Paulose, Heena Dixit Tiwari
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $250
OpenAlex ID: W4411497525