Almost 50% of pregnancies in the U.S. are still unplanned or mistimed, even though the first birth control pill was sold almost 60 years ago.
Oct 8, 2019
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Not having access to affordable pregnancy tests profoundly affects women's lives. Without access to these tests, women are not able to confirm if they are pregnant. This leads to delays in getting prenatal care services.
Oct 2, 2019
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In a Committee Opinion published in the October issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) presents recommendations for expanding over-the-counter access to hormonal ...
Sep 26, 2019
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An international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving birth, has changed significantly over time.
Mar 6, 2019
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The pill could be blurring your social judgement—but perhaps not enough so you'd notice. By challenging women to identify complex emotional expressions like pride or contempt, rather than basic ones like happiness or fear, ...
Feb 11, 2019
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Women who experience domestic violence and abuse (DVA) are more than twice as likely to seek emergency contraception as other women, according to a study by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-funded researchers ...
Dec 4, 2018
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There is a Bermuda triangle of sorts for college women—the convergence of several factors that can be a detriment to their educational careers. And the points on that triangle are alarmingly common.
Oct 23, 2018
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New types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of oestrogens and newer progestogens) are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, in young women, finds a large study published by The BMJ today.
Sep 26, 2018
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Reproductive hormones control a woman's monthly cycle and regulate fertility. Reproductive hormones are also related to how attractive a woman smells a study now shows. Researchers at the University of Bern demonstrate that ...
Sep 12, 2018
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The pill is the most common form of contraception in Australia, with up to 60% of young women choosing this option to prevent pregnancy.
May 17, 2018
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