Statement of Retraction [Oral micronised flavonoids versus tranexamic acid for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding secondary to copper IUD use: a randomised double-blind clinical trial]
We, the Editor and Publisher of European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, have retracted the following article:
Ahmed Alanwar, Ahmed M. Abbas, Sherif H. Hussain, Gihan Elhawwary, Dina Y. Mansour, Malames M. Faisal, Amal Elshabrawy & E. Eltaieb (2018) Oral micronised flavonoids versus tranexamic acid for treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding secondary to copper IUD use: a randomised double-blind clinical trial, The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 23:5, 365-370, DOI: 10.1080/13625187.2018.1515349
Since publication, significant concerns have been raised about the integrity of the data and reported results in the article. When approached for an explanation, the authors provided responses to some of our queries, but these responses did not sufficiently address the concerns raised. Additionally, the authors were unable to provide their raw data for review or confirmation that the study received ethical approval from the appropriate bodies. As we cannot confirm the validity of the trial as reported or that it received the necessary ethical approval, we are therefore retracting the article. The corresponding author has been informed of this decision.
We have been informed in our decision-making by our editorial policies and COPE guidelines.
The retracted article will remain online to maintain the scholarly record, but it will be digitally watermarked on each page as ‘Retracted’.