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Discrepancies Seen Between Young People's Preferred, Actual Sources of Contraceptive Info
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2024 – There are discrepancies between preferred and actual sources of contraceptive information for U.S. adolescents and young adults (AYA), according to a research letter...
States With Strictest Abortion Laws Offer Least Family Support: Study
THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 – States with the most severe abortion restrictions are the least likely to offer support to struggling families, a new study has found. Anti-abortion states tend to have...
Ketamine Can Fight Depression, But Pregnant Women Face Risks
THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2024 – Ketamine is becoming a popular depression drug, but doctors aren’t keeping in mind the danger it can pose to a pregnancy, a new study warns. Ketamine can be very harmful to ...
Many Doctors Underestimate the Pain of IUD Insertion for Women. The CDC Wants to Change That
THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 – Plenty of women know that having an IUD inserted in their uterus can be an excruciating experience, but new government guidance issued Thursday may soon make the experience...
Many Teen Girls Seeking Care in the ED at High Risk for Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, July 3, 2024 – Sexually active adolescents seeking care in the emergency department have a high risk for pregnancy, and the emergency department may provide a feasible environment to...
Decrease in Oral Contraceptive Fills Seen After Dobbs Ruling
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 – The Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, allowing states to strengthen restrictions on abortion access, was associated with declines in prescription fills...
ENDO: Novel Male Contraceptive Gel May Achieve Faster Sperm Suppression
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – A novel male contraceptive gel suppresses sperm production faster than other hormone-based methods for male birth control, according to a phase 2 study presented at the...
Close-knit Family, Community Key to Teens Delaying Sex
THURSDAY, June 6, 2024 – Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, a new study has found. On the other hand, teens’ schools have l...
1 in 4 U.S. Women Will Have an Abortion in Their Lifetime
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – As the battle over abortion continues to rage in the courts and American politics, a new report estimates that one in every four U.S. women will undergo the procedure...
Transient Increase Seen in Contraceptive Use After Dobbs Decision
MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – A transient increase in contraceptive use was seen following the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, with a return to overall downward trends through the...
Consumers Are Most Frequent Posters of Contraception Info on Social Media
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – Social media is a popular conduit for birth control information, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Contraception and Reproductive Medicine. Melody Huang, Ph.D., ...
Many Head to Unreliable Twitter as Prime Source on Birth Control
MONDAY, April 1, 2024 – Folks are turning to Twitter for advice on contraception, but it doesn’t look like they’re getting answers from informed authorities, a new study finds. Only about 6% of twe...
Teen Pregnancy, Sexual Health Care Use Lower Than Expected During Pandemic
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, population-level rates of adolescent pregnancy and sexual health-related care utilization were lower than expected, according to a study...
FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception Has Slashed ER Visits
TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2024 – U.S. approval of over-the-counter emergency contraception like “Plan B” has had an unintended but positive side effect for America’s hospitals, a new study shows. Emergency r...
'Morning After' Pill Sales Surge on Day After New Years' Eve
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 — Even Valentine's Day apparently doesn't trump the start of a brand new year when it comes to getting frisky. Sales of the morning-after pill surged across the U.S. after New ...