Reproductive Medicine Research
Reproductive Medicine Research
 
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At Reproductive Medicine Research, we are dedicated to
advancing women's health care through research.

Contraception Studies
 
   Investigational Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine
      System
   LNG (Progestin only) PATCH
   Spermicide Study
 
 
Investigational Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System

Study Description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, bleeding patterns, side effects, and acceptability of an investigational intrauterine system.
 
Study Requirements
You must:

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Be a generally healthy woman between the ages of 18–45

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Have a history of regular menstrual cycles

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Not intend to become pregnant for at least 2 years

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Be sexually active in a mutually monogamous relationship and willing to discontinue current contraception method to participate in the study

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Willing to comply with study visit schedule and keep daily diary
 

You should not participate if you:

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Have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding

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Are pregnant, have been pregnant in the last 4 weeks or are breastfeeding

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Have a history of bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulants in the last 30 days
 

Compensation for Time and Travel - Study Related Birth Control
 
 
LNG (Progestin only) PATCH
 
Study Description
This is a Phase I/II research study looking for the most effective dose, safety, and acceptability of a LNG (progestin only) patch. The study will compare the contraceptive effectiveness of two different doses of progestin (in a patch delivery system) by evaluating their affect on rates of ovulation and cervical mucus (fluids). The patch is considered investigational and not approved by the FDA as a contraceptive patch.

Study Requirements
You must:

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Be a generally healthy woman between the ages of 18–44 inclusive

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Have a history of regular menstrual cycles

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Not intend to become pregnant for the duration of the study and use an acceptable non-hormonal method of contraception
 

You should not participate if you:

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Are allergic or sensitive to progestins

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Are allergic or sensitive to adhesives (bandaids or surgical tape)

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You are pregnant or breastfeeding
 

Compensation for Time and Travel
 
 
Spermicide Study
 
Study Description
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational spermicide that is being compared to a commercially available spermicide. Study participation includes 5 visits over 6 of your menstrual cycles or approximately 7 months.

Study Requirements
You must:

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Be a generally healthy woman between 18 and 45 years of age

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Have regular menstrual cycles
 

You should not participate if you:

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Have a history of allergy or sensitivity to spermicides or products containing N-9

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Have had three or more urinary tract infections in the past year

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Used Depo Provera in the past ten months

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Are pregnant or breastfeeding

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Have been diagnosed with any sexually transmitted disease in the past six months
 

Compensation for Time and Travel - Study Related Birth Control Will Be Provided
 
 
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