Contraception

Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Contraceptive Patch

The oral contraceptive pill was used widely because of its high efficacy. However, poor patient compliance inevitably led to higher-than-ideal pregnancy rates, as users often forgot to take the pill at the right time, to take it every day, or had gastrointestinal conditions which interfered with its digestion and absorption.

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Small antibody fragment shows potential for non-hormonal contraception

Small antibody fragment shows potential for non-hormonal contraception

Abortion rates remain stable in Ontario despite global spike

Abortion rates remain stable in Ontario despite global spike

The shifting sands of parenthood: Americans re-evaluate family plans

The shifting sands of parenthood: Americans re-evaluate family plans

GP comments on gonorrhea as antibiotic resistant cases rise

GP comments on gonorrhea as antibiotic resistant cases rise

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: A Conversation with WHO’s Dr. Allotey

Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher postpartum depression risk

Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher postpartum depression risk

Novel long-acting contraceptive implant can be delivered through tiny needles

Novel long-acting contraceptive implant can be delivered through tiny needles

New MIT method promises less painful drug injections with tiny crystals

New MIT method promises less painful drug injections with tiny crystals

TikTok influencers promote cycle syncing, but where’s the evidence?

TikTok influencers promote cycle syncing, but where’s the evidence?

Teen births linked to lower infant birth weight

Teen births linked to lower infant birth weight

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Health

This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Health

Researchers uncover key biological mechanism that prevents sperm-egg fusion

Researchers uncover key biological mechanism that prevents sperm-egg fusion

Trump froze out project 2025 in his campaign. Now its blueprint is his health care playbook.

Trump froze out project 2025 in his campaign. Now its blueprint is his health care playbook.

Understanding the impact of weight loss medications on female reproductive health

Understanding the impact of weight loss medications on female reproductive health

Study finds varying cardiovascular risks associated with different hormonal contraceptives

Study finds varying cardiovascular risks associated with different hormonal contraceptives

Survey shows increased use of fertility apps after Dobbs decision

Survey shows increased use of fertility apps after Dobbs decision

Poor positioning of menstrual cup linked to kidney complications

Poor positioning of menstrual cup linked to kidney complications

Most insurance covers IUDs. Hers cost more than $14,000.

Most insurance covers IUDs. Hers cost more than $14,000.

Telehealth companies boost ad spending while taking on more complex medicine

Telehealth companies boost ad spending while taking on more complex medicine

Study explores cancer risks of hormonal contraceptives

Study explores cancer risks of hormonal contraceptives

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