[Clinical efficacy and safety of megestrol acetate vaginal ring].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To explore the efficacy and safety of megestrol acetate silicone vaginal ring. METHODS: A total of 165 healthy child-bearing age women were recruited to examine the efficacy, safety and satisfaction rate of megestrol acetate silicone vaginal ring. RESULTS: The cumulative pregnancy rate of megestrol acetate silicone vaginal ring was 3.93%. And its discontinuation rate was 2.54%, the incidence of adverse events 11.52% and the incidence of adverse effects 1.81% while the symptoms were all slight. The bleeding pattern was similar to that of normal menstruation. Compared with baseline, the elevated level of triglycerides and the reduced level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) were significantly different while no significant difference existed in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol and hemoglobin, etc. The satisfaction rate of megestrol acetate silicone vaginal ring was 94.6% and increased with time. CONCLUSION: Megestrol acetate silicone vaginal ring is an effective and safe option of contraceptives.