HIV Risk Does Not Differ With 3 Contraceptive Methods
No significant difference seen with use of DMPA-IM, copper IUD device, levonorgestrel implant in African women.
Contraception
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.
Oral Contraceptives Offer Some Protection Against Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa
For young women with anorexia nervosa, oral contraceptives may limit bone loss.
Novel Androgen May Be a Potential Candidate for Male Hormonal Contraceptive
11β-MNTDC is a modified testosterone with androgenic and progestational activity that is being developed as a potential male contraceptive.
Delayed Contraception Leads to Early Unwanted Pregnancy
More African-American, Hispanic, low-income respondents report delayed contraceptive initiation.
CDC: 65% of US Women Currently Using Contraceptives
Female sterilization is most commonly used method, followed by oral contraceptive pill.
Study Finds Intrauterine Levonorgestrel Contraceptive System Safe, Effective
A levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine system was found to be safe and effective for pregnancy prevention.
Trump Administration Finalizes Birth Control Coverage Opt-Out
A birth control coverage opt-out for employers was finalized by the Trump administration on Wednesday.
Liletta Now Approved for Pregnancy Prevention for Up to 5 Years
The expanded approval was supposed by safety and efficacy data from the Phase 3 ACCESS IUS trial (N=1751) in women receiving Liletta. In the trial, Liletta demonstrated >99% efficacy in preventing pregnancy for up to 5 years in a broad patient population.
Newer Hormonal Contraception May Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk
Combined hormonal contraception use tied to lower risk; risk down with increasing duration of use.
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