OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
COVID 19 era: a beginning of upsurge in unwanted pregnancies, unmet need for contraception and other women related issues	48
Sexual activity and contraceptive use during social distancing and self-isolation in the COVID-19 pandemic	46
The gendered impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): do estrogens play a role?	38
Does SARS-CoV-2 infection cause sperm DNA fragmentation? Possible link with oxidative stress	32
Fertility preservation in female cancer sufferers: (only) a moral obligation?	31
Prospective controlled cohort study on the safety of a monophasic oral contraceptive containing nomegestrol acetate (2.5mg) and 17β-oestradiol (1.5mg) (PRO-E2 study): risk of venous and arterial throm	30
Factors influencing contraception choice and use globally: a synthesis of systematic reviews	24
Contraception during Coronavirus-Covid 19 pandemia. Recommendations of the Board of the Italian Society of Contraception	23
Prevalence and correlates of menstrual hygiene practices among young currently married women aged 15–24 years: an analysis from a nationally representative survey of India	23
Oestrogen-free oral contraception with a 4 mg drospirenone-only pill: new data and a review of the literature	20
Contraceptive use and pregnancy plans among women of reproductive age during the first Australian COVID-19 lockdown: findings from an online survey	20
Slow implementation of mifepristone medical termination of pregnancy in Quebec, Canada: a qualitative investigation	17
Comparative pharmacokinetic analysis of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems and levonorgestrel-containing contraceptives with oral or subdermal administration route	17
Non-pharmacological anxiety reduction with immersive virtual reality for first-trimester dilation and curettage: a pilot study	16
Family planning: an essential health activity in the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2	14
Impact of COVID-19 on reproductive health and maternity services in low resource countries	14
Copper IUD continuation, unwanted effects and cost consequences at 1 year in users aged under 30 – a secondary analysis of the EURAS-IUD study	14
COVID-19, gender and estroprogestins, what do we know?	13
Combined hormonal contraception and COVID-19	13
A novel estetrol-containing combined oral contraceptive: European expert panel review	12
Evaluation of a patient-centred, needs-based approach to support shared decision making in contraceptive counselling: the COCO study	11
The effect of social media-based support on breastfeeding self-efficacy: a randomised controlled trial	10
Insertion experience of women and health care professionals in the Kyleena^®Satisfaction Study	10
The difficult journey to treatment for women suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding: a multi-national survey	9
Contraception use and attitudes: women’s concerns regarding hormonal contraception and copper intrauterine devices	9

Metabolic and laboratory effects of a progestin-only pill containing drospirenone 4 mg in comparison to desogestrel 75 µg: a double-blind, double-dummy, prospective, randomised study	9
Women’s reproductive behaviour and perspectives on fertility, and their modifying factors, in a Turkish province with a high fertility rate	9
Evaluation of different antiandrogenic progestins on clinical and biochemical variables in polycystic ovary syndrome	8
The global pandemic and changes in women’s reproductive health: an observational study	8
Natural Cycles app: contraceptive outcomes and demographic analysis of UK users	8
Use of contraception and attitudes towards contraceptive use in Swedish women: an internet-based nationwide survey	8
“Better late than never but never late is better”, especially in young women. A multicenter Italian study on diagnostic delay for symptomatic endometriosis	8
Doctors and overpopulation 48 years later: a second notice	7
Acceptability of the menstrual cup among students in further education institutions in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	7
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Post-placental intrauterine device insertion vs puerperal insertion in women undergoing caesarean delivery in Egypt: a 1 year randomised controlled trial	7
An evaluation of the quality of online information on emergency contraception	7
mHealth and its application in menstrual related issues: a systematic review	7
The drospirenone (DRSP)-only pill: clinical implications in the daily use	6
What are the mechanisms of action of the different contraceptive methods to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer?	6
Association between contraceptive method chosen after induced abortion and incidence of repeat abortion in Northern Portugal	6
Satisfaction and continuation with LNG-IUS 12: findings from the real-world kyleena^® satisfaction study	6
Pain scores at the insertion of the 52 MG levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system among nulligravidas and parous women	6
Women’s experiences of accessing postpartum intrauterine contraception in a public maternity setting: a qualitative service evaluation	6
Unintended pregnancy in users of nomegestrol acetate and 17β-oestradiol (NOMAC-E2) compared with levonorgestrel-containing combined oral contraceptives: final results from the PRO-E2 study	6
Comparison of contraceptive sales before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil	6
Factors associated with long-acting and short-acting reversible contraceptive use in Ethiopia: an analysis of the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey	6
Effect of distance to health facilities and access to contraceptive services among urban Turkish women	6
Induced abortion and associated factors among female sex workers in Iran	6
Access to primary health care family planning services and contraceptive use in disadvantaged women: a qualitative study	6
Bleeding patterns of women with heavy menstrual bleeding or dysmenorrhoea using the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: results from a real-world observational study in Japan (J-MIRAI)	6
Current evidence of contraceptive uptake, pregnancy and continuation rates in young women: a systematic review and Meta-analysis	6
Women’s autonomy and modern contraceptive use in Ghana: a secondary analysis of data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey	6
Feelings of guilt and loss of control dominate in stress and depression inventories from women with recurrent pregnancy loss	6
Surgical techniques for the removal of Essure^® microinserts: a literature review on current practice	6
Qualitative findings about stigma as a barrier to contraception use: the case of Emergency Hormonal Contraception in Britain and implications for future contraceptive interventions	5
Contraception and abortion among migrant women in Changzhou, China	5
Sexual dysfunction in Chinese women at different reproductive stages and the positive effect of hormone replacement therapy in the early postmenopause	5
Pooled analysis of bleeding profile, efficacy and safety of oral oestradiol valerate/dienogest in women aged 25 and under	5
Incentivised sterilisation: lessons from India and for the future	5
The use of different doses levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS): real-world data from a multicenter Italian study	5
Maternal polycystic ovary syndrome and the potential risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the offspring: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Views, attitudes and experiences of South Asian women concerning sexual health services in the UK: a qualitative study	5
Contraception in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Is there evidence for a negative impact of combined hormonal contraceptives on bone mineral density and the course of the disease?	5
What is the optimal tool for measuring abortion stigma? A systematic review	5
Prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Testing times	5
Dislocated intrauterine devices: clinical presentations, diagnosis and management	5
Uptake of long-acting reversible contraception after telemedicine delivered abortion during Covid-19	4
Quality of life of women using the etonogestrel long-acting reversible contraceptive implant after abortion for unplanned pregnancy	4
Predicting menstrual bleeding patterns with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems	4
What can be learned from the Chinese experience in response to infertility	4
Unplanned pregnancy and awareness of emergency contraception: a postpartum period survey	4
A study of opinions about the Polish constitutional tribunal’s judgement strengthening Polish abortion laws	4
Influence of oral contraceptive phase on cardiorespiratory response to exercise in endurance-trained athletes	4
Comparison of two levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding: a randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial	4

Patterns of condom use in a university student population residing in a high-risk area for HIV infection	4
The highly complex issue of conscientious objection to abortion: can the recent European Court of Human Rights ruling Grimmark v. Sweden redefine the notions of care before freedom of conscience?	4
Sexual function changes attributed to hormonal contraception use – a qualitative study of women experiencing negative effects	4
Prevalence and risk factors for repeat induced abortion among Chinese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Fertility awareness and parenthood intentions among medical students in three European countries	4
Menstrual pattern and contraceptive choices of Portuguese athletes	4
Religiosity among women undergoing pregnancy termination for medical reasons: the experiences and views of Polish women	4
The use of combined hormonal contraceptives amid the COVID-19 pandemic	3
Confirmation of the safety of combined oral contraceptives containing oestradiol on the risk of venous thromboembolism	3
Experiences of male partners of women with endometriosis-associated pelvic pain: a qualitative study	3
Can a mother’s polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-related symptoms be used to predict the future clinical profile of PCOS in her adolescent daughter? A pilot study	3
Sexual health knowledge and influencing factors among health science students at a state university in Turkey	3
Reproductive health issues of undocumented migrant women living in Istanbul	3
Contraceptive use and fertility behaviour among Syrian migrant women	3
The use of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPMs) among women who have completed childbearing in Indonesia: does informed choice matter?	3
Repeat induced abortion and adverse childhood experiences in Aquitaine, France: a cross-sectional survey	3
Missed opportunities in contraceptive counselling: findings from a European survey-based study with simulated patient consultation	3
Messaging and access strategies for improving emergency contraceptive knowledge and uptake among Italians	3
United to end female genital mutilation: an on line knowledge platform for professionals and public	3
Condom-vending machines in Italy: a qualitative exploration of gender differences to improve promotion and use	3
Unintended conceptions leading to wanted pregnancies – an integral perspective on pregnancy acceptance from a mixed-methods study in Germany	3
Frequency and experience in the use of menstrual cycle monitoring applications by Brazilian women	3
Investigation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive-aged women: a descriptive review of national and international recommendations	3
The effects of soy isoflavones on total testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Effect of a mobile phone-assisted postpartum family planning service on the use of long-acting reversible contraception: a randomised controlled trial	3
Sexual behaviour and risk compensation among single women of reproductive age using hormonal contraception in Zambia	3
The impact of disasters on contraception in OECD member countries: a scoping review	3
Translating policy to practice: theory-based formative research to improve messaging and over-the-counter access to emergency contraception in Florence, Italy	3
Age at menarche of adolescent girls and the neighbourhood socioeconomic status of their school area	3
Interference with and abuses of sexual and reproductive health and rights: a new proposal for classification and terminology	3
Vaginal dinoprostone versus placebo for pain relief during intrauterine device insertion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials	3
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards abortion and post abortion care among Egyptian private obstetricians and gynaecologists	3
Practical training of health care providers in insertion of contraceptive implants: findings from two Brazilian centres	3
The impact of awareness and attitudes towards long-action reversible contraceptives on the intention to use: a survey among youth with unintended pregnancies	2
Pooled incidence of continuation and pregnancy rates of four contraceptive methods in young women: a meta-analysis	2
Trend natural family planning – an online survey to assess attitudes towards NFP among German-speaking women	2
Conservative management of a viable cervical ectopic pregnancy with systemic and multiple local methotrexate injections. A case report	2
Women’s decision-making related to induced abortion – a cross sectional study during a period of Covid-19 pandemic, in Sweden	2
Trends in the use of hormonal contraception in Estonia 2005–2019 and the risk of arterial and venous thromboembolism: a population-based study	2
The far-reaching impact of abortion bans: reproductive care and beyond	2
Effect of the Covid pandemic on progestogen-only and oestrogen-containing contraceptive prescribing in general practice: a retrospective analysis of English prescribing data	2
Managing an obstetrics and gynaecology department in time of COVID pandemic: safety and efficacy first at Foch hospital	2
Evaluation of knowledge and practice of hymenoplasty among Egyptian gynaecologists: a cross-sectional study	2
The March 2021 Italian constitutional court ruling on surrogacy: a prelude to common European legislation for the sake of reproductive health?	2
Harmful traditional health practices used by Syrian refugee women in Turkey	2
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Ultrasound-guided versus uterine sound-sparing approach during copper intrauterine device insertion: a randomised clinical trial	2
Assessing Spaniard men’s willingness and determinants to use a male contraceptive pill	2
Impact of Covid-lockdown on abortion management at a family planning in Brussels	2
Experiences of women accessing an abortion clinic confronted by religiously motivated demonstrators: a pilot study	2
Post-reproductive aged women: a lost generation in the cervical cancer screening programme	2
Contraceptive methods in adolescence: a narrative review of guidelines	2
Attitudes towards menstruation: what women want? An Italian National Survey	2
Multiple induced abortions – implications for counselling and contraceptive services from a multi-centre cross-sectional study in Sweden	2
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on voluntary terminations of pregnancy in an Italian metropolitan area	2
Detection of ectopic pregnancy and serum beta hCG levels in women undergoing very early medical abortion: a retrospective cohort study	2
Single-dose pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics assessment of oestriol and trimegestone containing vaginal rings in healthy women with childbearing potential	2
Fertility desire concordance and contraceptive use among couples living with HIV in northern Nigeria	2
Women’s perspectives on smartphone apps for fertility tracking and predicting conception: a mixed methods study	2
Barriers and enablers of contraceptive use among adolescent girls and women under 30 years of age in Cambodia: a qualitative study	2
Characteristics of women who use hormonal contraceptives and their population-level impacts on HIV infection in a cohort of South African women (2002–2016)	2
Awareness of the non-contraceptive benefits of reversible contraceptive methods in a cohort of Brazilian women: an exploratory study	2
Reproductive health challenges of male and female street beggars and use of reproductive health services by female street beggars in Ife-Ijesa, Nigeria	2
Abortion: legislation and statistics in Europe	2
Outcome of using vaginal misoprostol for treatment of retained products of conception after first trimester miscarriage: a retrospective cohort study	2
The preferences of women in Australia for the features of long-acting reversible contraception: results of a discrete choice experiment	2
Sexual health of French adolescents with sickle cell disease	2
Reproductive outcomes following a ruptured ectopic pregnancy	2
Continuation and satisfaction with intrauterine copper device inserted during caesarean delivery	2
Use of haemostatic gel in the management of cervical pregnancy: a case report	2
Identifying barriers to post-placental intrauterine device placement: male partners’ views	2
The sexual reproductive health of women: unfinished business in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region	2
Perspectives of health care providers regarding the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system	2
Sexual risk-taking among young Swedish men testing for STI	2
The views of women and pharmacists on the desirability of a progestogen-only pill over the counter. Results of a survey in Germany, Italy and Spain	2