Some are finding it difficult to dump a contraceptive that has been known in some cases to lead to death
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Scientists Hail Male Contraception Breakthrough
New pill could be developed within 10 years
What’s in a Blood Type? Could Be Your Risk of Developing Clots
A study confirms the connection between the AB blood type and an increased risk of blood clots.
Study: Free Birth Control Slashes Abortion Rates
What would happen if women at risk for unintended pregnancies received the birth control of their choice — especially the more effective kinds — at no cost?
Which Birth Control Works Best? (Hint: It’s Not the Pill)
Long-acting contraceptives like IUDs and implants, which eliminate the potential for human error, are far more effective than more commonly used methods like the Pill, patch and vaginal ring.
Blood Clot Warning Added to Yaz and Other Newer Birth Control Pills
Yaz, Yasmin and other newer birth control pills will soon be bearing warning labels that detail the potential risk of blood clot risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday.
Plan B: 1 in 5 Pharmacists May Deny Eligible Teens Access to Emergency Contraception
Seventeen-year-olds can legally buy Plan B over the counter at the drugstore, but nearly 20% of pharmacists incorrectly deny them access.
Birth Control Pills Provide Real Relief from Menstrual Pain
A new, long-term study finds that the pill really does help with painful periods.
Half of Teen Moms Don’t Use Birth Control — Why That’s No Surprise
Even at an all-time low, the U.S. teen pregnancy rate is still the highest among developed countries.
Using Beads to Get Pregnant — or Prevent It
Women who want to get pregnant, as well as those who just as desperately desire the opposite outcome, care a lot about their fertility. But figuring out exactly when to have sex — or when to avoid it — can be tricky.
Study: Women Who Use Injectable Contraception at Twice the Risk of HIV
Women who use an injectable hormone contraceptive may be twice as likely to become infected with HIV as women who do not use contraception at all, according to a large study conducted in Africa. What’s more, the male partners of …
Could Taking Birth Control Pills Make Women’s Memory More Like Men’s?
A new study shows that taking birth control pills can affect women’s memory.
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