Health
Who are the 1 in 4 American women who choose abortion?
The abortion debate is at the center of U.S. political dialog. Voices from both sides flood social media feeds, newspapers, radio and television programs.
May 31, 2019
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Transgender youth are as likely to become pregnant as other adolescents
Sexually active transgender youth have pregnancy rates similar to their non-transgender peers—dispelling the notion that trans youth are less at risk for pregnancy, according to new UBC research.
Sep 7, 2016
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Opinion: How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy
Reproductive health isn't just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It's also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else.
Apr 27, 2016
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Key to better sex ed: Focus on gender & power
A new analysis by Population Council researcher Nicole Haberland provides powerful evidence that sexuality and HIV education programs addressing gender and power in intimate relationships are far more likely to be effective ...
Apr 17, 2015
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Fifteen million unwanted pregnancies a year caused by underuse of modern contraception
Fifteen million out of 16.7 million unwanted pregnancies a year could be avoided in 35 low- and middle-income countries if women had the opportunity to use modern methods of contraception, according to a study that applies ...
Feb 3, 2015
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Revised Medicaid policy could reduce unintended pregnancies, save millions in health costs
A revised Medicaid sterilization policy that removes logistical barriers, including a mandatory 30-day waiting period, could potentially honor women's reproductive decisions, reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and ...
Sep 12, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Contraception in women over 40
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 ...
Mar 4, 2013
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Developing nations to get $2.6 bln for family planning
Rich nations and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said they had pledged more than 2.6 billion dollars towards family planning in developing countries at a summit in London Wednesday.
Jul 11, 2012
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Medications
US recalls India-made birth control pills
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.
Feb 27, 2012
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Health
Unintended pregnancy: What more can we do?
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.
Sep 29, 2011
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