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Women with unintended pregnancy are four times more likely to suffer from postpartum depression at twelve months postpartum, suggests a new study published today in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-women-unintended-pregnancy-postpartum-depression.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Tue, 07 May 2013 19:00:02 EST news287161457 (Medical Xpress)—A new study based on in-depth interviews of rural Latino men in western Oregon finds that these men need sexual health services designed for their needs, including more male health providers, more convenient clinic hours, and Spanish-speaking doctors. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-sexual-health-rural-latino-men.html Health Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:00:34 EST news281861950 Despite declining fertility, women over age 40 still require effective contraception if they wish to avoid pregnancy. A review article outlines the risks and benefits of various contraceptive options for these women. The article, based on current evidence and published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), is aimed at helping physicians find the best methods for their patients. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-contraception-women.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:00:01 EST news281614739 (HealthDay)—Physicians from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), together with other health organizations, are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reconsider the age limit for access to Plan B One-Step emergency contraception. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-acog-hhs-reconsider-age-limit.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:50:01 EST news274541164 The only way to protect against HIV and unintended pregnancy today is the condom. It's an effective technology, but not appropriate or popular in all situations. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-electrically-spun-fabric-dual-defense.html HIV & AIDS Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:33:51 EST news273489721 (HealthDay)—Birth control pills are safe and should be sold over-the-counter without the need for a doctor's exam or prescription, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommended Tuesday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-obgyns-endorse-over-the-counter-birth-pills.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:40:01 EST news272729109 Noting that active-duty servicewomen have higher rates of unintended pregnancy than the general population and lower reported contraception use, one researcher at Women & Infants Hospital is suggesting the answer might be a review of the health care offered to females in the military and veterans. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-military-reassess-reproductive-health-women.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:36:56 EST news272133408 Young women who start using hormonal contraceptives for birth control often stop using condoms, but a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that if they later discontinue using hormonal contraceptives, they tend not to resume using condoms. This leaves them open to both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-young-women-hormonal-contraceptives-condom.html Health Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:40:05 EST news268993721 A study to evaluate birth control methods has found dramatic differences in their effectiveness. Women who used birth control pills, the patch or vaginal ring were 20 times more likely to have an unintended pregnancy than those who used longer-acting forms such as an intrauterine device (IUD) or implant. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-05-intrauterine-devices-implants-effective-birth.html Overweight and Obesity Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:19 EST news257010138 A batch of birth control pills manufactured in India for US distribution has been recalled due to a packaging error that could make the pills ineffective, US health authorities said on Monday. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-recalls-india-made-birth-pills.html Medications Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:37:53 EST news249572266 (HealthDay) -- Hormonal contraceptives appear to thwart pregnancy just as well in overweight and obese women as those of normal weight despite markedly lower pregnancy-prevention hormone levels among heavier females, a group of reproductive experts said. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-contraceptives-obese-women-hormone.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:10:01 EST news249302807 US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Wednesday recalled one million packets of birth control pills over a packaging error that could put women at risk of unintended pregnancy. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-pfizer-recalls-million-packets-birth.html Medications Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:50:03 EST news247321950 A new government study suggests a lot of teenage girls are clueless about their chances of getting pregnant. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-cdc-teens-moms-didnt.html Health Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:20:01 EST news246204901 Prevention is better than cure – especially in the field of sexual and reproductive health and especially in Australia, where the teenage pregnancy and abortion rate is higher than in any other Western country. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-unintended-pregnancy.html Health Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:53:31 EST news236519600 In the battle over birth control, one fact often is overlooked: Women typically spend the bulk of their reproductive lives trying to avoid getting pregnant. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-birth-control-behavior.html Health Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:20:01 EST news232110896 Many areas of the world are at war and both the conflict and aftermath have dire consequences for the health of people affected. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Conflict and Health reports that while women in war-torn areas want access to family planning, these services are often not available at local hospitals or health centers. This can lead to further deprivation and unintended pregnancy. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-family-conflict.html Health Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:32:41 EST news229743136 Women who receive a contraceptive known as an intrauterine device or IUD immediately following a first trimester abortion experience few complications and are less likely to have an unintended pregnancy than those who delay getting an IUD by several weeks, according to a new study at Oregon Health & Science University. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-iud-abortion-unintended-pregnancies.html Health Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:31:09 EST news226773055 Sexual pleasure among young adults (ages 18-26) is linked to healthy psychological and social development, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study is the first to use a representative population sample of heterosexuals to find a relationship between key developmental assets and sexual pleasure. The findings are published in the June 2011 issue of The Journal of Adolescent Health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-links-empathy-self-esteem-autonomy-sexual.html Health Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:42:09 EST news226320114