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Distressing Life Events and Poverty Behind Many Abortions in U.S., Study Finds
August 20, 2012 — Most women accessing abortion services in the United States have faced a major life stressor, such as job loss or separation, in the preceding year, new research ... > full story -
Finally, the Promise of Male Birth Control in a Pill: Compound Makes Mice Reversibly Infertile
August 16, 2012 — Researchers have finally found a compound that may offer the first effective and hormone-free birth control pill for men. The study shows that the small molecule makes male mice reversibly infertile ... > full storyMore: -
Continuous Oral Contraceptive Pills Offer Women Earlier Pain Relief
August 15, 2012 — Taking oral contraceptives continuously, rather than as traditionally prescribed for each cycle, provides earlier relief for moderate to severe menstrual cramps -- dysmenorrhea -- according to ... > full story -
Oral Contraceptive Use in Girls and Alcohol Consumption in Boys Linked to Increased Blood Pressure in Late Adolescence
July 11, 2012 — The substantial differences in blood pressure found in the study between those with a healthier or less favorable lifestyle "are likely to significantly affect their risk of both ischemic heart ... > full story -
Contraceptive Use Averts 272,000 Maternal Deaths Worldwide
July 10, 2012 — Contraceptive use likely prevents more than 272,000 maternal deaths from childbirth each year, according to a new study. Researchers further estimate that satisfying the global unmet need for ... > full story -
New Hormonal Gel Combination Shows Promise as Reversible Birth Control for Men
June 25, 2012 — Male hormonal contraceptives applied daily to the skin reduce sperm production, finds a new study. Very low sperm counts resulted for about 89 percent of men using a new combination of hormones, the ... > full story -
70% of Women Use Contraceptives During Their First Sexual Encounter, Spanish Study Suggests
May 25, 2012 — Contraceptive use in Spain during the first sexual encounter is similar to other European countries. Contraceptive use shows positive correlation in women with a university education and negative ... > full story -
IUDs, Implants Most Effective Birth Control, Study Suggests
May 23, 2012 — A study to evaluate birth control methods has found dramatic differences in their effectiveness. Women who used birth control pills, the patch or vaginal ring were 20 times more likely to have an ... > full story -
More Evidence on Clot Risks of Non-Oral Contraceptives
May 10, 2012 — A new study adds to the evidence that certain non-oral hormonal contraceptives carry a higher risk of serious blood clots than ... > full story -
Education, Not Abortion, Reduces Maternal Mortality, Study Suggests
May 10, 2012 — A study conducted in Chile has found that the most important factor in reducing maternal mortality is the educational level of ... > full story
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