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Articles Tagged With: pill

  • Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Barrier to Medication Abortion

    A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could make it more difficult for women to access medication abortions. In an unsigned brief order on Jan. 12, the Supreme Court said a district court should not have compelled the Food and Drug Administration to lift a requirement that mifepristone, the abortion pill, has to be picked up in person.

  • Pregnancy Risk Increases When Young Women Travel

    Although most international trips, including students’ study abroad programs, were put on hold in 2020, these might resume this year after the COVID-19 vaccine reaches student populations. Reproductive health providers can help young women prepare for the contraceptive needs and uncertainties of travel. A new study revealed that young female travelers overwhelmingly say they will be abstinent during their travels, but their actual experience is the opposite.

  • Fledgling Research Holds Promise for Safe, On-Demand Male Contraceptive Pill

    Researchers have found a possible way to target soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC:ADY10), which is essential for male fertility.

  • Should oral contraceptives move over the counter? Readers speak out

    Most participants in the Contraceptive Technology Update Contraception Survey say they support moving oral contraceptives over the counter. Almost 50% say they would support OTC availability of progestin-only pills, while 32% say they would support similar availability of combined hormonal pills.