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MHRA Warns Against GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections During Pregnancy
The UK's MHRA warns women using GLP-1 weight loss injections, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, to use contraception and wait two months post-treatment before trying to conceive due to 40 pregnancy-related reports and a lack of safety data regarding fetal development.
MHRA Warns Against GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections During Pregnancy
The UK's MHRA warns women using GLP-1 weight loss injections, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, to use contraception and wait two months post-treatment before trying to conceive due to 40 pregnancy-related reports and a lack of safety data regarding fetal development.
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64% Bias Score
Mini-Pill Linked to Increased Asthma Attack Risk in Women
A study of 261,827 women found that those using the progestogen-only mini-pill had a 39% increased risk of asthma attacks compared to non-users, while the combined pill showed no such increase, raising concerns about hormonal influences on respiratory health.
Mini-Pill Linked to Increased Asthma Attack Risk in Women
A study of 261,827 women found that those using the progestogen-only mini-pill had a 39% increased risk of asthma attacks compared to non-users, while the combined pill showed no such increase, raising concerns about hormonal influences on respiratory health.
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56% Bias Score
Global Fertility Rate Halved: Education, Careers, and Environmental Concerns Drive Decline
Global fertility rates have halved in 50 years due to increased access to education and contraception, more women in the workplace, and changing societal attitudes; this trend is expected to cause population shrinkage in dozens of countries by 2100.
Global Fertility Rate Halved: Education, Careers, and Environmental Concerns Drive Decline
Global fertility rates have halved in 50 years due to increased access to education and contraception, more women in the workplace, and changing societal attitudes; this trend is expected to cause population shrinkage in dozens of countries by 2100.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Invests $573 Million in Women's Healthcare
The Australian government announced a $573 million investment to increase access to contraceptives and menopause treatments, lowering costs for 300,000 women by up to $400 annually through PBS listings and increased Medicare rebates starting March 1st and July 1st, respectively.
Australia Invests $573 Million in Women's Healthcare
The Australian government announced a $573 million investment to increase access to contraceptives and menopause treatments, lowering costs for 300,000 women by up to $400 annually through PBS listings and increased Medicare rebates starting March 1st and July 1st, respectively.
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44% Bias Score
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 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
19th-Century Condom Joins Rijksmuseum Collection
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is displaying a 200-year-old illustrated condom, purchased for €1,000, as the first contraceptive sheath in its collection; the sheep-appendix condom, likely from a Parisian brothel circa 1830, features an erotic etching and is displayed as part of a small exhibition cal...
19th-Century Condom Joins Rijksmuseum Collection
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is displaying a 200-year-old illustrated condom, purchased for €1,000, as the first contraceptive sheath in its collection; the sheep-appendix condom, likely from a Parisian brothel circa 1830, features an erotic etching and is displayed as part of a small exhibition cal...
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32% Bias Score
Redefining Sexual Liberation: Beyond Casual Sex and Societal Pressures
This article examines the evolving concept of sexual liberation, questioning whether increased access to contraception and casual sex truly translates to freedom, highlighting concerns about societal pressures, emotional intimacy, and the influence of consumerism.
Redefining Sexual Liberation: Beyond Casual Sex and Societal Pressures
This article examines the evolving concept of sexual liberation, questioning whether increased access to contraception and casual sex truly translates to freedom, highlighting concerns about societal pressures, emotional intimacy, and the influence of consumerism.
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64% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Debates 'Stop-the-Pill' Consultations Amid Contraceptive Concerns
The Dutch Parliament is considering a proposal to have healthcare professionals offer women consultations on stopping hormonal contraception, prompted by concerns over declining reliable contraceptive use, rising STIs, and online misinformation; however, concerns exist regarding potential coercion a...
Dutch Parliament Debates 'Stop-the-Pill' Consultations Amid Contraceptive Concerns
The Dutch Parliament is considering a proposal to have healthcare professionals offer women consultations on stopping hormonal contraception, prompted by concerns over declining reliable contraceptive use, rising STIs, and online misinformation; however, concerns exist regarding potential coercion a...
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68% Bias Score
Australia Invests $573 Million in Women's Health, Lowering Costs for HRT and Contraceptives
The Australian government will invest $573 million in women's health, lowering costs for hormone replacement therapies and contraceptives starting March 1st, including Medicare rebates for menopause assessments and increased funding for long-acting contraceptives to improve access for at least half ...
Australia Invests $573 Million in Women's Health, Lowering Costs for HRT and Contraceptives
The Australian government will invest $573 million in women's health, lowering costs for hormone replacement therapies and contraceptives starting March 1st, including Medicare rebates for menopause assessments and increased funding for long-acting contraceptives to improve access for at least half ...
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56% 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
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
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