Articles Tagged With: contraceptive
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Researchers Investigate Potential Male Contraceptives
Early studies of a potential male contraceptive pill, which contains a modified testosterone that has the combined actions of an androgen and a progesterone, are underway. The experimental male oral contraceptive was the subject of a recent study to analyze its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
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Contraceptive Jewelry: Potential Family Planning Option?
Scientists are looking at administering contraceptive hormones through special jewelry backings to improve user compliance.
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Advanced Research Underway on Potential Copper IUD
Patient enrollment has begun in the United States for Phase III trials of a new copper intrauterine device (IUD) with a flexible frame.
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Researchers Investigate Microneedle Skin Patch Technology for Contraception Delivery
Researchers are studying microneedle skin patch technology for providing a long-acting contraceptive method that can be self-administered.
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Counseling on Contraceptive Use for Patients With Coexisting Medical Conditions
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a practice bulletin to help providers use scientific evidence to guide women with coexisting medical conditions in making the most effective choices.
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Quick Start for Teen Contraception: What’s Your Stance?
Family planning providers should develop ways to provide contraceptives to patients in one visit (known as Quick Start) for all methods, according to the Family Planning National Training Center’s Contraceptive Access Change Package. New research indicates that while most public-sector and private providers consider Quick Start for combined hormonal contraceptives and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) safe for use among adolescents, fewer private providers utilize the technique.
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In Memoriam: James Trussell, PhD
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For Contraceptive Use, Both Intention and Attitude Matter
In a just-published study, researchers used data from a nationwide survey to understand the relationships among intention about pregnancy, attitude toward a hypothetical pregnancy, and contraceptive use for women who are at risk for unintended pregnancy.
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Elections Bring Renewed Challenges for Reproductive Rights
The November 2018 elections shook up both Washington, DC, and the political landscape for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
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Researchers Release Initial Results on Developmental Vaginal Ring
In an effort to provide both HIV/AIDS and unintended pregnancy protection, researchers have developed a vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel. Scientists have just released results of an initial clinical trial, noting no safety issues.