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New York State Court of Appeals upholds contraceptive coverage law

The New York State Court of Appeals on Thursday voted 6-0 to uphold rulings by the New York Supreme Court and the Appellate Division to leave intact a state law that requires employers -- including the Roman Catholic Church and other religious organizations -- who offer prescription drug plans to provide coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives for women, the New York Times reports.

22 Oct 2006

Contraceptive options in the U.S. examined

The New York Times on Tuesday examined contraceptive options in the U.S., where 60% of unplanned pregnancies occur among women who use contraception.

17 Oct 2006

Washington Post examines Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between Santorum, Casey

The Washington Post on Sunday examined the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) and Pennsylvania Treasurer Bob Casey (D) (Finkel, Washington Post, 10/15).

17 Oct 2006

Debate between antiabortion, abortion-rights supporters now focusing on contraception

"If you're among the millions of Americans who don't like the idea of abortion but also don't like the idea of banning it, good news is on the way" in the form of two bills recently introduced in the House, William Saletan, science and technology reporter for Slate magazine, writes in a Washington Post opinion piece.

5 Oct 2006

Pennsylvania Senate candidate Casey says Democratic Party becoming more open to those opposing abortion rights

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Bob Casey (D), a candidate for the U.S. Senate who opposes abortion rights, on Friday said he has been "encouraged to see Democrats in this new century becoming more open to people who are pro-life," the AP/Phillyburbs.com reports (Hefling, AP/Phillyburbs.com, 9/15).

20 Sep 2006

House Democrats introduce bill that aims to reduce unintended pregnancies, abortions

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), who opposes abortion rights, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), who supports abortion rights, and other House Democrats last Thursday at a press conference announced the introduction of legislation (HR 6067) that aims to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and abortions, Copley/Canton Repository reports.

18 Sep 2006

Chilean Appeals Court suspends Government plan to distribute emergency contraception at no cost to girls

The Santiago, Chile, Appeals Court last Wednesday in a split decision issued a temporary injunction on the government's plan to distribute emergency contraceptive pills in public clinics to girls ages 14 and older at no cost and without parental consent until lawsuits challenging the plan are resolved, Reuters AlertNet reports.

18 Sep 2006

UK abortion rates rise despite easy access to morning-after pill

According to an expert in the UK, abortion rates have not been reduced by making it easier for women to get emergency contraception.

18 Sep 2006

Sex education increasing slightly in China

Although sex education remains a taboo issue in much of China, some approaches to the subject recently have started to change and some schools have begun to teach the subject several times annually, the Washington Post reports.

13 Sep 2006

Federal Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit challenging Illinois rule requiring pharmacists to fill prescriptions for emergency contraception

U.S. District Judge Jeanne Scott on Wednesday ruled against a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that aims to block an Illinois rule that requires pharmacies to dispense prescriptions for emergency contraception -- which can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse -- saying the plaintiffs have a legitimate claim that the rule infringes on their religious rights.

11 Sep 2006

Pregnancy centers opening near abortion clinics offer sonograms, other services to pregnant women

Some antiabortion groups in recent years have opened pregnancy counseling centers in or near facilities that provide abortions and are offering "medical services," including sonograms, to pregnant women who visit the centers, the Washington Post reports.

11 Sep 2006

Sen. Santorum, opponent Casey differ in opinion of FDA approval of nonprescription Plan B sales

Sen. Rick Santorum and Pennsylvania Treasurer Bob Casey on Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press showed "sharp" disagreement over FDA's recent approval of nonprescription sales of Barr Laboratories' emergency contraceptive Plan B.

5 Sep 2006

Washington Post examines 'Natural Family Planning' Centers

The Washington Post on Thursday examined "natural family planning" centers, which "tailor" the type of care provided with the religious beliefs of the physicians.

1 Sep 2006

Legislation allowing conscientious objection for pharmacists introduced in about half of state legislatures this year; none were approved

Legislation that would have allowed pharmacists not to fill some prescriptions, such as emergency contraception, because of moral or religious objections were introduced in nearly half of the state legislatures in 2006, the Washington Times reports.

24 Aug 2006

What sex education? say British teens as STI's continue to rise

According to a new survey of Britain's youth, more than two-thirds of young people still wait until at least the age of consent before losing their virginity.

20 Aug 2006

Complaint filed against pharmacists for declining to fill emergency contraception prescription refills

The New York Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed complaints with the New York State Department of Education's Office of Professions alleging that CVS and Rite Aid pharmacists refused to dispense refills of prescriptions for emergency contraception -- which can prevent pregnancy if taken up to 72 hours after sexual intercourse -- the AP/Long Island Newsday reports.

17 Aug 2006

Contraception News and Research

Latest Contraception News and Research

New York State Court of Appeals upholds contraceptive coverage law

Contraceptive options in the U.S. examined

Washington Post examines Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between Santorum, Casey

Debate between antiabortion, abortion-rights supporters now focusing on contraception

Pennsylvania Senate candidate Casey says Democratic Party becoming more open to those opposing abortion rights

House Democrats introduce bill that aims to reduce unintended pregnancies, abortions

Chilean Appeals Court suspends Government plan to distribute emergency contraception at no cost to girls

UK abortion rates rise despite easy access to morning-after pill

Sex education increasing slightly in China

Federal Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit challenging Illinois rule requiring pharmacists to fill prescriptions for emergency contraception

Pregnancy centers opening near abortion clinics offer sonograms, other services to pregnant women

Sen. Santorum, opponent Casey differ in opinion of FDA approval of nonprescription Plan B sales

Washington Post examines 'Natural Family Planning' Centers

Legislation allowing conscientious objection for pharmacists introduced in about half of state legislatures this year; none were approved

What sex education? say British teens as STI's continue to rise

Complaint filed against pharmacists for declining to fill emergency contraception prescription refills

Timing of FDA Plan B announcement questioned

New natural contraceptive pill being trialled

Matchstick-sized contraceptive implant that lasts for three years

Copper containing, framed intra-uterine devices for contraception

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