The morrhuic acid suppository had been used in 1746 women with a total of 16073 women-months cycles. 1354 cases continued to use the suppository for 12 months, 367 cases completed 24 months and 15 cases 25-34 months. The cumulative twelve month life table pregnancy rate was 10.1 per 100 women and the method pergnancy rate was 4.8 per 100 women corresponding to an effective ness rate of 95.2% per 100 women. The gross twelve months cumulative termination rate per 100 women was 27.3 giving a continuation rate of 72.7%. Cervical smears were taken in 499 women showing no carcinomatous changes. It did not interfere with the menstrual cycle and flow. The only adverse side effect was the burning or itching sensation of the vulva which accounts for a 1.2% discontinuation rate. This suppository is sultable for contraception of all women in reproductive age.
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