Health
Early studies of male birth-control pill show promise
Well, well, well. The ball has been knocked roundly into your court, gentlemen.
Mar 23, 2018
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Health
Experts find strong case for over-the-counter oral contraceptives for adults and teens
After reviewing decades of published studies, a team of pediatric, adolescent and women's health experts concludes that regulatory, behavioral and scientific evidence supports switching oral contraceptives from prescription-only ...
Mar 14, 2017
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Health
A structural analysis of the association between socioeconomic disadvantage and unintended youth pregnancy
Contrary to prevailing thought, first-time mothers who receive more educational advantages at an early age are more likely to have their first birth result from an unintended pregnancy, a new University of Michigan study ...
Feb 22, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Women's educational attainment and origin are risk factors in abortions
A study conducted by the UPV/EHU's Social Determinants of Health and Demographic Change (OPIK) research group analysed the voluntary pregnancy termination rate and the differences between the immigrant and the native population ...
Feb 14, 2017
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Health
Dutch call for fund to offset Trump abortion NGO move
The Netherlands on Tuesday called for an international fund to support health centres offering abortion services in developing countries, after US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to US government financing.
Jan 25, 2017
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Medications
Pregnant US women sue over mislabeled birth control pills
More than 100 women who became pregnant after taking birth control pills that were mislabeled have filed suit in the United States, seeking millions of dollars in damages and interest, their lawyer said Thursday.
Nov 12, 2015
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Pediatrics
Many teen sex assault victims get subpar ER care, study says
Many sexually assaulted teens seeking emergency room care don't receive recommended tests and prevention treatments for pregnancy and venereal disease, according to a new study.
Nov 2, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
ACOG: Encourage consideration of contraceptive implants/IUDs
(HealthDay)—All women at risk of unwanted pregnancy should be counseled on all contraceptive options, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), according to a Committee Opinion published in the October issue ...
Sep 23, 2015
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Health
Teenagers who become pregnant at higher risk of further teen pregnancies
Nearly a quarter of teenagers in England and Wales who have had an abortion have been pregnant before, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Sep 21, 2015
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Medications
Canada approves abortion pill, joining 60 other countries
Canada has approved the use of the abortion pill mifepristone after three years of tests, the ministry of health said Thursday.
Jul 30, 2015
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