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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...
Birth Control Pill Might Lower Odds for Sports Injuries
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 – Active women using the pill appear to receive an added bonus from their birth control, a new study says. These women are less likely to suffer sprains and strains than...
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...
Big Rise in Young Adults Undergoing Permanent Sterilization After Dobbs Decision
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – An increasing number of young men and women have decided they never want parenthood in the wake of the Dobbs decision revoking the constitutional right to an abortion, a new...
Birth Rate in United States Remained Unchanged From 2021 to 2022
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 – The birth rate in the United States was essentially unchanged from 2021 to 2022, according to the April 4 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National...
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., ...
Florida Supreme Court Backs Abortion Ban, But Allows Referendum on Issue
TUESDAY, April 2, 2024 – In two separate rulings on Monday, the Florida Supreme Court backed that state's abortion ban while also allowing a proposed constitutional amendment that could undo that...
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...
Hormonal Meds for Birth Control, Menopause Linked to Brain Tumors
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – The contraceptive injection Depo-Provera and two drugs used for menopause relief could be linked to a heightened risk for brain tumors in some women, a new study warns....
One in 8 Voters Cite Abortion as Most Important Issue: Poll
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Abortion rights will play a pivotal role in determining how people will vote in the 2024 election, a new KFF poll has found. About one in eight voters (12%) now say...
First Birth Control Pill, Opill, Sold Over the Counter Hits Store Shelves Soon
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – The first over-the-counter birth control pill will soon be available in U.S. stores and online, the drug's maker plans to announce Monday. Sold as Opill, the medication was...
First Birth Control Pill, Opill, Sold Over the Counter Hits Store Shelves Soon
MONDAY, March 4, 2024 – The first over-the-counter birth control pill will soon be available in U.S. stores and online, the drug's maker plans to announce Monday. Sold as Opill, the medication was...
Is Marriage a Prescription for Happiness? Poll Says Yes
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 – While marriage can be hard work, a new survey suggests it can also be a powerful elixir for happiness. Adults who are married report being more satisfied with their lives than...
One in 20 Experience Pregnancy From Rape, Sexual Coercion During Lifetime
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 – Pregnancy as a consequence of rape or sexual coercion is experienced by nearly 6 million U.S. women, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the American Journal of ...
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...
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