Getty Images Some women are ditching pills and coils for fertility apps When the BBC reported a shift in contraception use from “hormonal” products like the pill to “natural” fertility tracking apps among some women seeking abortions, many other women got in touch sharing their experiences. Their stories reveal how difficult it can be to … Read more
A range of new services will be available without the need to go to a GP, from December, in England. Source link
Jayne Huddleston believed her contraceptive coil had fallen out after a GP failed to spot it. Source link
Prof Allan Pacey, professor of andrology at the University of Sheffield, said: “There is a pressing need for an effective, reversible, oral contraceptive for men and although many different approaches have been tested over the years, none has yet reached the market. Source link
A Danish investigation will look at a historic scandal in Greenland, but women tell the BBC of recent involuntary contraception. Source link
May 16, 2022 — When Lindsay S. learned she had inflammatory bowel disease at 24 years old, her first concern was how it might affect her plans to have a family and the potential impact on a child. “Even when I was first being put on medication, I wanted to know what effect it would … Read more
By Dr Shivani Sabharwal Oral contraceptives pills are known as hormonally active pills taken by women on a regular basis to prevent unwanted pregnancies. These pills contain either two hormones combined (progestogen and estrogen) or a single hormone (progestogen). With advancement in medicine, now much low dose and third and fourth generation progestrones have come … Read more
Dr Asha Kasliwal, president of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, said: “Progestogen-only contraceptive pills are safe, reliable, easy to use and are an incredibly popular contraceptive method. Availability over the counter in pharmacies will make it easier for women to access essential contraception to avoid unplanned pregnancies during and beyond Covid-19.” Source link
Image caption Louise says she has struggled for years to find a suitable contraceptive The coronavirus pandemic has made a “difficult situation even worse” for women trying to access contraception, a group of MPs and peers has warned. Their inquiry claims years of cuts means patients “have to navigate a complex system just to receive … Read more