Contraceptive Technology Update
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New Data Indicate Insurance Is important in Implementing Over-the-Counter OC
Just-published research finds that insurance coverage of a future over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill would result in more widespread use by women and would be cost effective for health insurance plans.
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Research Focuses on Development of a Longer-acting Injectable Contraceptive
With the trend toward increased use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) such as the intrauterine device and contraceptive implant, science is looking at development of longer-acting injectable contraceptives.
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Research Eyes Use of Withdrawal
Don’t discount withdrawal as a form of contraception. One-third of women at risk of unintended pregnancy used coitus interruptus as a contraceptive method within the past 30 days, often in combination or rotation with more effective methods, according to findings from a new U.S. study.
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Herpes Vaccine Research May Be Propelled Toward Possible Candidate
Researchers have designed a new type of vaccine that could be the first for preventing genital herpes. By using a counterintuitive scientific approach, scientists were able to prevent active and latent infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), the virus that causes genital herpes.
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Help young women transition to adult healthcare
Young women ages 18 to 25 represent a heterogeneous population transitioning from adolescence into adulthood who might present with unique issues and challenges, including a potential gap in healthcare after pediatric healthcare. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has just released a committee opinion to help providers structure preventive healthcare visits to screen for health issues and counsel patients about a variety of health topics, including reproductive health.
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Counsel women on how to cope with menopause’s vasomotor symptoms
New research indicates that frequent vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause could last more than seven years for many women.
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How to get the message across to young men about using condoms consistently and correctly
When used consistently and correctly, latex condoms are effective at preventing sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
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Research eyes effect of body weight and BMI impact on emergency contraception
Results of a new statistical analysis of clinical data suggest a significant drop in the efficacy of levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pills with increasing body weight.
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Intrauterine device and implant are effective beyond use approved by the FDA
An initial analysis of data conducted by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that hormonal intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants remain highly effective one year beyond their approved duration of use.
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Options Expand for Women: FDA Approves a New Intrauterine Device
A new option in intrauterine contraception has been approved: the LILETTA intrauterine device.