Obstetrics & gynaecology
FDA explains pros, cons of permanent birth control
(HealthDay)—Women need to carefully consider the benefits and risks of permanent birth control devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Nov 18, 2016
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Intrauterine devices, implant contraception effective beyond FDA-approved use
New research indicates that hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants remain highly effective one year beyond their approved duration of use, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine ...
Feb 5, 2015
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British Columbia first in Canada to provide free contraception
The Canadian province of British Columbia announced Tuesday that it will make prescription contraceptives free for all, a first in the country at a time when women's rights are under attack in the neighboring United States.
Mar 1, 2023
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Study evaluates cervical cancer risks of IUDs
Patients who used copper intrauterine devices (Cu IUD) were found to have a lower risk of high-grade cervical neoplasms (cervical cancer) compared to users of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS), according ...
Mar 10, 2020
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New contraceptive methods change birth control patterns
The birth control pill and sterilization are still the most common forms of contraception, but new federal data released Thursday show that long-acting methods are gaining ground while condom use for birth control is declining.
Oct 19, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows high retention rate for IUDs inserted after vaginal delivery
Though some studies have suggested intrauterine devices (IUDs) have a tendency to be expelled when inserted immediately following vaginal childbirth, a new study shows that at least 85 percent of these devices placed after ...
May 13, 2016
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Intrauterine devices provide the most effective emergency contraception
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) should be used routinely to provide emergency contraception, according to the authors of the first systematic review of all available data from the past 35 years. They found that IUDs had a failure ...
May 8, 2012
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Recent increase in contraception use noted among U.S. teenagers
(HealthDay)—Among U.S. adolescents, there were increases in contraceptive use from 2007 to 2014, including dual-method use and long-acting reversible contraception, according to a study published in the August issue of ...
Sep 6, 2018
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Study demonstrates benefits of long-acting reversible contraception compared to short-acting reversible contraception
New research provides strong scientific evidence that long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) benefits a wider population of potential users than previously thought. Women who tried long-acting methods (intrauterine devices ...
Sep 20, 2016
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Teen birth rate falls in US
The birth rate among US teenagers has continued to decline, but health authorities said Tuesday that even greater strides could be made if more teens used long-acting forms of contraception.
Apr 7, 2015
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