Tag: Birth Control
Higher Risk of VTE With Newer Forms of Oral Contraceptives
Includes brands such as Yaz, Yasmin, Desogen; risk to any one user remains very low
Health Care Justice Could Help End Wait for Tubal Sterilization
Implications of health care justice could impact mandatory waiting period for elective sterilization
FDA Petitioned to Stop Sales of Essure Implant
Reported complications include back and pelvic pain, dislodged coils, heavy prolonged menstrual periods
CDC: Long-Acting Contraceptive Use Rising Among U.S. Teens
U.S. government report says implants and IUDs are effective and safe options
CDC: Use of Long-Acting Birth Control on Rise in U.S.
IUDs and implants among the safest, most effective forms of contraception
Contraceptive Patch, Implant Not Tied to Endothelial Activation
Not found to induce endothelial activation after four months of use
Implant, Hormonal IUD Effective Beyond FDA-Approved Duration
Etonogestrel implant, levonorgestrel IUD effective beyond three and five years, respectively
Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use
Effective birth control key in using the medication
Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy
Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Glioma
But odds of any one user getting the tumor remain extremely small, experts stress
