Contraception – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

12 Feb

Groundbreaking new poll shows bipartisan nationwide support for contraception and IVF.

FlynnLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, IVF, Reproductive rights, United States

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed by Congress proposes significant changes to federal health care policies, particularly affecting access to contraception and reproductive health services. This legislation is a substantial setback for reproductive health and rights, including cuts to Medicaid and new barriers to access contraception and Planned Parenthood services.

07 Feb

As male birth control gets closer to reality, men are lining up for clinical trials

PhoenixLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Male Contraception, Reproductive rights, United States

Supreme Court Dobbs decision has contributed to surge of interest in male contraception

28 Jan

A Self-Injectable Birth Control Med Is Available, But Most Doctors Don’t Prescribe It

MorganLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, injectable, Reproductive rights, United States

Young people capable of getting pregnant could be injecting long-lasting birth control meds themselves, but few have been told by their doctor that it’s an option, a new study says.

29 Dec

Updated cornerstones of contraceptive care

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Global, Reproductive rights, WHO

Launch of the updated Medical eligibility criteria and Selected practice recommendations for contraceptive care

05 Nov

Contraceptive, Reproductive Health Counseling Crucial for Women With CKD (chronic kidney disease )

ChaseLatest NewsCKD, Contraception, Healthcare, Kidney Disease, Reproductive rights

There are key barriers to contraceptive use and reproductive health management in women with chronic kidney disease (CKD), wrote authors of research published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases. These barriers include provider discomfort because of limited training and exposure, lack of clear guidelines, and fragmented care, all of which can be addressed through preparation, education, and establishing a framework of care.1

04 Nov

Globally Around 224 million women still don’t access family planning

ChaseLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, International, Reproductive rights

The increased use reflects a major health success that has allowed millions of young people to avoid unintended pregnancy and exercise choice over their futures, but UNFPA said that “for far too many, the basic human right to choose whether to have children continues to be undermined.”

01 Nov

Biomedical innovations in contraception: gaps, obstacles, and solutions for sexual and reproductive health

RandyLatest NewsContraception, Diverse Populations, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in modern contraception over the past 60 years many gaps remain, and the rate of unplanned pregnancies and abortions remains high. These issues have given rise to a new era in contraception research with great opportunities and many challenges. These opportunities include new innovations, particularly in the areas of male contraception, non-hormonal female contraception, and multipurpose prevention methods that provide contraception in combination with protection against leading sexually transmitted pathogens; fast tracking new inventions currently in the pipeline by intensifying support from government,…

01 Nov

Too many rats? Birth control is one city’s answer

RandyLatest NewsContraception, Massachusetts, Rats

In Somerville, Massachusetts just outside of Boston, everyone has a horror story about the rats.

26 Oct

Barred from burning $9.7 million in birth control, the Trump administration may now be running down the clock

DoryLatest NewsAnti-abortion, Contraception, GOP, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

The Trump administration is holding $9.7 million worth of US-purchased contraceptives in warehouses in Belgium rather than delivering them to women overseas, as aid workers voice concerns that the US government is running down the clock until the commodities expire.

05 Oct

A student ‘womb service’ works covertly to deliver contraception at a Catholic college

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Illinois, Reproductive rights

College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a text message, a walk to a designated site, and a paper bag delivered with condoms and Plan B emergency contraception. At DePaul University, it’s the only way students can get a sliver of sexual health support, she said.

20 Sep

What is the Right to Contraception Act in the U.S. Senate

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, U.S. Senate, United States

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14 Sep

How Effective are Different Types of Contraception?

RileyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

Women have many contraceptive options nowadays, and women can find options to suit their health, lifestyle, and desire to postpone pregnancy for a few months or several years. They include hormonal and non-hormonal methods.

31 Aug

Decreased Hormone-Free Intervals and Amenorrhea With Low-Dose Estrogen Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

PhoenixLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Panelists discuss how shortened hormone-free intervals (24-4 and 24-2-2 regimens) prevent ovarian reactivation and endometrial proliferation that caused breakthrough bleeding with traditional 21/7 formulations, while addressing how amenorrhea can be viewed as either a desired therapeutic outcome or concerning adverse effect depending on patient preferences.

24 Aug

Nearly a third of people using over-the-counter birth control pills previously used nothing, study finds

JordanLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, OTC, Reproductive rights

Two years ago, the first over-the-counter birth control pill was approved. Now, new research looks at who's switching to it and why.