A study presented to the Temporary Scientific Committee of the French Medicines Agency (ANSM) evaluated the risk for meningioma in women using levonorgestrel or desogestrel in oral contraception ...

The emergency contraceptive pill works best when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex, up to 4 or 5 days. It’s available over-the-counter at pharmacies without the need for a prescription.

Doctors should outline the emergency contraception options that are available ... and this is where the health, safety or welfare of someone other than the patient would otherwise be at serious ...

While researchers said medics should be aware of the risks, experts have urged women not to stop taking contraception based on the results. They said it was critical to remember the odds of a ...

Concerns about safety often deter individuals from using contraception. Dr Jain acknowledges that while some methods, particularly hormonal contraceptives, may have side effects such as nausea ...

The biological basis for male contraception was established decades ... the need for critical investments to demonstrate the safety of existing candidate products. This paper explores the ...

The University of Connecticut has placed vending machines with the emergency contraceptive Plan B on its campus in an effort to expand access to contraception. The university is the first institution ...

The bill would require health insurers to ensure affordable access to contraceptive methods, and would prevent future laws ...

Those who say contraception is morally wrong do so for a variety of reasons. This argument is based on the premise that life is a good thing. Holders of this view argue that contraception is ...

Positive data from prospective, multi-center trials confirmed compelling effectiveness and five-year safety with high satisfaction from both ...

The University of Connecticut started providing Plan B through new vending machines on campus in early February following the passage of a 2023 law expanding contraception access in the state.

The bill would add language to the state code saying people have a right to access fertility treatments and contraception.