Tag: Birth Control
Current Use of Hormonal Contraceptives May Up Glaucoma Risk
Authors say risk for glaucoma is low and should not discourage use of hormonal contraceptives
CDC: Self-Administered Subcutaneous DMPA Should Be Made Available
WHO recommendation adopted based on evidence that self-administered DMPA-SC is safe, effective with higher continuation rates
Millions of Women Lost Access to Birth Control Due to Pandemic
U.N. agency estimates that 12 million women in 115 low- to middle-income countries were 'unable to access family planning services'
Levonorgestrel IUD Noninferior for Emergency Contraception
Pregnancy rates at one month were 0.3 percent in levonorgestrel IUD group and 0 percent in copper IUD group
Oral Contraceptives Protect Against Ovarian, Endometrial Cancer
Increased risk for breast cancer observed, which was seen for up to two years after discontinuation of oral contraceptives
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
Risk reduced with previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives, not with progestogen-only use
Contraceptive Use Low Among Women With Kidney Disease
Overall rate of contraceptive use 5.3 percent of person-years
Hormonal Contraceptive Use May Delay Return of Fecundability
Longest delay of five to eight months found for users of injectable contraceptives; no lasting effect seen on fecundability for long-term use
CDC: 65.3 Percent of U.S. Women Currently Using Contraceptives
