Tag: Birth Control
ACOG Updates Guidance on OTC Contraception Access
Over-the-counter hormonal contraception access recommended with no age restrictions
Intrauterine Device Use May Reduce Incidence of Ovarian Cancer
Novel noncontraceptive benefit seen for all intrauterine devices
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
HIV Risk Does Not Differ With Three Contraceptive Methods
No significant difference seen with use of DMPA-IM, copper IUD device, levonorgestrel implant in African women
Oral Contraceptive Pill May Protect Against ACL Tears
Risk for acute cruciate ligament reconstruction reduced while on OCP, especially for 15- to 19-year-olds
Delayed Contraception Leads to Early Unwanted Pregnancy
More African-American, Hispanic, low-income respondents report delayed contraceptive initiation
FDA Announces Safety Monitoring Measures for the Essure Device
Measures include having women in the postmarket surveillance study followed for five years, not three
CDC: ~65 Percent of U.S. Women Currently Using Contraceptives
Female sterilization is most commonly used method, followed by oral contraceptive pill
Trump Administration Finalizes Birth Control Coverage Opt-Out
Employers with religious objections will not have to provide no-cost birth control for female workers
Newer Hormonal Contraception May Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk
Combined hormonal contraception use tied to lower risk; risk down with increasing duration of use
