UK Women Opt for Period-Tracking Apps Over Hormonal Contraceptives, Raising Pregnancy Risk
A growing number of UK women are choosing period-tracking apps over hormonal birth control due to reported side effects, despite the higher risk of unintended pregnancies, according to NHS data. The article showcases several women's experiences.
UK Women Opt for Period-Tracking Apps Over Hormonal Contraceptives, Raising Pregnancy Risk
A growing number of UK women are choosing period-tracking apps over hormonal birth control due to reported side effects, despite the higher risk of unintended pregnancies, according to NHS data. The article showcases several women's experiences.
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40% Bias Score
Ulipristal Acetate Shows High Effectiveness in Medication Abortion
A new study demonstrates the 97% effectiveness of ulipristal acetate, an emergency contraceptive, in medication abortions up to nine weeks, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone and raising concerns about potential restrictions on emergency contraception.
Ulipristal Acetate Shows High Effectiveness in Medication Abortion
A new study demonstrates the 97% effectiveness of ulipristal acetate, an emergency contraceptive, in medication abortions up to nine weeks, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone and raising concerns about potential restrictions on emergency contraception.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Survey Exposes Gender Bias in Access to Permanent Contraception
An Australian survey found widespread gender bias in healthcare, with women facing significant barriers to accessing permanent contraception, including dismissal of their requests and unreasonable requirements for consent, highlighting systemic inequality in reproductive healthcare.
Australian Survey Exposes Gender Bias in Access to Permanent Contraception
An Australian survey found widespread gender bias in healthcare, with women facing significant barriers to accessing permanent contraception, including dismissal of their requests and unreasonable requirements for consent, highlighting systemic inequality in reproductive healthcare.
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56% Bias Score
Declining Contraceptive Use in the UK Linked to Rise in Abortions
A study by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) reveals a concerning trend: from 2018-2023, the percentage of women seeking abortions who reported using no contraception increased from 56% to 70%, while the use of fertility awareness-based methods rose slightly, from 0.4% to 2.5%.
Declining Contraceptive Use in the UK Linked to Rise in Abortions
A study by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) reveals a concerning trend: from 2018-2023, the percentage of women seeking abortions who reported using no contraception increased from 56% to 70%, while the use of fertility awareness-based methods rose slightly, from 0.4% to 2.5%.
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56% Bias Score
Cadence OTC tackles unintended pregnancies with dual approach
Cadence OTC, a public benefit corporation, aims to increase access to birth control by making a prescription birth control pill available over-the-counter and by distributing emergency contraception in underserved areas, addressing nearly 3 million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.
Cadence OTC tackles unintended pregnancies with dual approach
Cadence OTC, a public benefit corporation, aims to increase access to birth control by making a prescription birth control pill available over-the-counter and by distributing emergency contraception in underserved areas, addressing nearly 3 million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.
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52% Bias Score
41% of Dutch Women Seeking Abortions Didn't Use Contraception: Study
A Rutgers study reveals that 41% of Dutch women seeking abortions hadn't used contraception, primarily due to underestimating pregnancy risk, hormone concerns, or past negative experiences; experts stress the need for better sexual education and reliable contraception access.
41% of Dutch Women Seeking Abortions Didn't Use Contraception: Study
A Rutgers study reveals that 41% of Dutch women seeking abortions hadn't used contraception, primarily due to underestimating pregnancy risk, hormone concerns, or past negative experiences; experts stress the need for better sexual education and reliable contraception access.
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52% Bias Score
Ulipristal Acetate Shows Promise as Abortion Alternative
A new study published in NEJM Evidence reveals that a 60mg dose of ulipristal acetate, when combined with misoprostol, effectively induced abortion in 97% of women up to nine weeks pregnant, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone amidst legal challenges.
Ulipristal Acetate Shows Promise as Abortion Alternative
A new study published in NEJM Evidence reveals that a 60mg dose of ulipristal acetate, when combined with misoprostol, effectively induced abortion in 97% of women up to nine weeks pregnant, offering a potential alternative to mifepristone amidst legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
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52% Bias Score
Women Ditch Pill for Fertility Apps: Challenges and Risks
A BBC report reveals women's struggles with hormonal contraception leading some to use fertility tracking apps, despite the higher risk of unintended pregnancies; this highlights the need for better contraceptive choices and support.
Women Ditch Pill for Fertility Apps: Challenges and Risks
A BBC report reveals women's struggles with hormonal contraception leading some to use fertility tracking apps, despite the higher risk of unintended pregnancies; this highlights the need for better contraceptive choices and support.
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52% Bias Score
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
Post-Roe Surge in Permanent Contraception Among Young Adults
New research reveals a 95% surge in vasectomies and a 70% increase in tubal sterilizations among 19-26 year olds in states likely to ban abortion after the Roe v. Wade reversal, reflecting increased concerns about reproductive autonomy and access to contraception.
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44% Bias Score
Men's Role in Contraception: Beyond the Individual
A Rutgers study shows many women having abortions don't use contraception; the author argues men need to take more responsibility for contraception, challenging societal expectations of parenthood.
Men's Role in Contraception: Beyond the Individual
A Rutgers study shows many women having abortions don't use contraception; the author argues men need to take more responsibility for contraception, challenging societal expectations of parenthood.
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48% Bias Score
41% of Dutch Women Seeking Abortions Didn't Use Contraception: Study
A Rutgers study reveals that 41% of Dutch women seeking abortions hadn't used contraception, citing underestimated pregnancy risk and aversion to hormonal methods as key reasons; researchers emphasize the need for improved sex education and public health initiatives.
41% of Dutch Women Seeking Abortions Didn't Use Contraception: Study
A Rutgers study reveals that 41% of Dutch women seeking abortions hadn't used contraception, citing underestimated pregnancy risk and aversion to hormonal methods as key reasons; researchers emphasize the need for improved sex education and public health initiatives.
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52% Bias Score