Study design to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of hormonal contraception for women.
A discussion of the issues that affect the study design of hormonal contraception is presented, including ethical issues, measurement of contraceptive efficacy. Observational studies, experimental studies, and meta-analysis in hormonal contraception are also reviewed.
Kapp
Nathalie
N
Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland. kappn@who.int
Curtis
Kathryn M
KM
Borgatta
Lynn
L
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design; D012449:Safety; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal