Women who would like to test an alternative to daily birth-control pills may be eligible for a study of monthly hormone injections.
Diane F. Merritt, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, is participating in a national study to test monthly injections of Cyclo-Provera, a combination of estrogen and progesterone.
"Monthly injections are widely used in Europe, where they are as effective as correctly used pills or tubal ligation," Merritt said. "Women who want effective birth control but have trouble remembering to take a daily pill may select this option."
The St. Louis site will enroll 30 sexually active women between ages 18 and 49. Volunteers should be fertile but not want to become pregnant for at least 60 weeks.
For information, call (314) 454-8988.
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