A study to compare the efficacy, acceptability and side effect of combined contraceptive vaginal ring with the combined oral contraceptive pills in a tertiary health centre located in central India

Authors

  • Manjari G. Jain Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, RKDF Medical College and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Mita Mazumdar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, RKDF Medical College and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Neeraj K. Jain Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Medical College, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20203297

Keywords:

Combined oral contraceptive pills, Contraceptive vaginal ring, Efficacy

Abstract

Background: A study to compare the efficacy, acceptability and side effect of combined contraceptive vaginal ring with the combined oral contraceptive pills in a tertiary health centre (RKDF Medical College and Research Centre, Bhopal) located in central India.

Methods: This prospective randomized comparative trial enrolled hundred women aged between 20 to 40 years seeking for contraception with no contraindication to hormonal contraception. After proper counseling and informed consent, women divided into two groups, study group (50) includes women using contraceptive vaginal ring and control group (50) include women using combined oral contraceptives. The contraceptive efficacy, acceptability, tolerability and adverse events were recorded at each follow-up visit at RKDF Medical College and Research Centre, Bhopal.

Results: Vaginal ring and combined oral contraceptives were found to have comparable contraceptive efficacy. In study group no pregnancy reported during study period while one pregnancy reported in control group, which was statistically insignificant. Satisfaction, continuation and recommendation to others were more with vaginal ring which were not significant statistically. Cycle control is superior with vaginal ring. Incidence of adverse effects was same in both groups.

Conclusions: Combined contraceptive vaginal ring is an effective and reliable contraception with excellent cycle control, well-tolerated and highly acceptable to most women.

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2020-07-23

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