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YEAR: 1968

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Endocervical inhibition of sperm capacitation by norgestrel contraception.

AUTHORS

Roland M

SOURCE

International Journal of Fertility. 1968 Oct-Dec;13(4):390-398.

ABSTRACT

60 women with normal ovulatory and cervical function received norgestrel continuously for 60 days in daily doses of

50 mcg or 75 mcg. No conception occurred during the treatment period. No lethal or even hostile effects of cervical

mucus on spermatozoa were observed. However, in the vast majority of cases, no active spermatozoa were observed

in endometrial aspiration. Apparently, norgestrel prevented sperm entry into the uterine cavity, possibly through

pharmacologic interference with sperm capacitation. Therefore, sperm capacitation may be initiated in the cervical

canal. Basal body temperature records yielded biphasic curves. All parameters returned to normal status after

treatment. Sperm capacitation inhibition with only slightly altered ovarian and endometrial activities represents

minimal interference with normal physiology. (PubHealth.info Document ID: CONT9T 1010-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Endocervical inhibition of sperm capacitation by norgestrel

contraception.", is(are) Roland M. The source of this article is "International Journal of Fertility. 1968 Oct-

Dec;13(4):390-398.". This article was published in 1968 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID:

CONT9T 1010-06. All rights reserved with PubHealth.info) PIN: 41010

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