//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/birth_control/ Explore your options and learn the facts about abortion and birth control methods, including birth control pills, birth control patch and the morning after pill. Read about birth control options, their effectiveness, and new discoveries in the field of contraception. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:48:18 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:48:18 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/birth_control/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111648.htm A new study suggests that birth-control pills negatively impact women's stress response. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:16:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111648.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 per cent during the first two years of use. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:47:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230612114717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230417142511.htm Discovery of a gene in multiple mammalian species could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals. Researchers identified expression of the gene, Arrdc5, in the testicular tissue of mice, pigs, cattle and humans. When they knocked out the gene in mice, it created infertility only in the males, impacting their sperm count, movement and shape. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:25:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230417142511.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322082721.htm There is a relative increase of 20% to 30% in breast cancer risk associated with both combined and progesterone-only contraceptives, whatever the mode of delivery, though with five years of use, the 15-year absolute excess incidence is at most 265 cases per 100,000 users, according to a new study. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:27:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230322082721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222141108.htm New research showing high infant mortality rates are contributing to an incessant rise of the global human population supports arguments for greater access to contraception and family planning in low- and middle-income nations. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:11:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222141108.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230214153913.htm An experimental contraceptive drug temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models. The study demonstrates that an on-demand male contraceptive is possible. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:39:13 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230214153913.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122152755.htm 流产或怀孕三个月内an abortion is not associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to new research. The study suggests that, contrary to current advice, women could attempt pregnancy after a previous miscarriage or induced abortion without elevated perinatal risks and reassures those who want to try again sooner than guidelines recommend. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:27:55 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221122152755.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114115.htm One aspect of hormonal contraceptives' effect on the teenage body remains a mystery -- whether and how they modify the developing brain. New research in young rats links synthetic hormones found in birth control pills, patches and injections with disordered signal transmission between cells in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that continues to develop throughout adolescence. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:41:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114115.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101111543.htm A third of American women of reproductive age now face excessive travel times to obtain an abortion, according to a new geospatial analysis by researchers in San Francisco and Boston that is one of the first to model the effects of the Supreme Court's recent Dobbs v. Jackson decision. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:15:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221101111543.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927192716.htm New findings show more than 32,000 newly diagnosed adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients may lose or face compromised fertility preservation care each year due to legislation that has been enacted or is expected to be enacted in some states. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:27:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220927192716.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220914205335.htm Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with non-obese women not using the drugs, according to a new article. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:53:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220914205335.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141156.htm A common method of administering drugs is orally, by swallowing a pill or capsule. But oral administration is the most complex way for the human body to absorb an active pharmaceutical ingredient, because the bioavailability of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract depends on the medication's ingredients and the stomach's dynamic physiological environment. Researchers have now employed a biomimetic in-silico simulator based on the realistic anatomy and morphology of the stomach -- a 'StomachSim' -- to investigate and quantify the effect of body posture and stomach motility on drug bioavailability. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:11:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220809141156.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713163355.htm The dissolution of Roe v. Wade is expected to lead to abortion bans or severe restrictions in as many as 28 states. These new restrictions may have life-changing and even life-threatening consequences in these states for women of childbearing age with conditions like migraine, multiple sclerosis (MS) and epilepsy. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:33:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713163355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220624201523.htm The increased use of contraception in many countries is not because more women at any moment want to delay pregnancy or have no further children. Instead, it is because contraception is helping more women achieve their childbearing goals, according to a new study. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:15:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220624201523.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220420151639.htm Two new studies provide insights into what additional limits on abortion care could mean, particularly for those who will have to travel across state lines. Distance to care will increase substantially and access barriers will be inequitable, researchers say. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:16:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220420151639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222151841.htm IUDs work at least as well as tubal ligation, while causing fewer side effects, according to a new study. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:18:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220222151841.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220207100105.htm A discovery that blocks the normal transition of semen from a thick gel to a liquid shows promise for development of a new form of non-hormonal, over-the-counter contraception. A research team recently showed that blocking a prostate-specific-antigen in human ejaculate samples caused the semen to remain in its thick gel form, trapping the majority of the sperm. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:01:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220207100105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211208182541.htm Abortion remains safe after Canada removed restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017, according to a new study. The study used comprehensive government health data to examine 315,000 abortions in Ontario between 2012 and 2020. An analysis showed no increase in abortion-related health complications following the removal of restrictions on mifepristone. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:25:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211208182541.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211015094730.htm A study has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also show that women with PCOS have twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (dysglycemia) -- highlighting the urgent need to find treatments to reduce this risk. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:47:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/10/211015094730.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210930160441.htm A study found that pregnancy intentions often change over as short as a 12-month time period, and that they specifically vary with partner status, household income, and employment status. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:04:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210930160441.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210826170228.htm Engineered antibodies immobilize sperm in animal study, paving the way for nonhormonal contraceptive for women. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:02:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210826170228.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210728105602.htm Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible contraceptives, but most options for men are either single-use, such as condoms, or difficult to reverse, like vasectomies. Now, in a step toward a safe, long-lasting and reversible male contraceptive, researchers have developed magnetic, biodegradable nanomaterials that reduced the likelihood of mice fathering pups for at least 30 days. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:56:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210728105602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210616113841.htm Limited data on the uptake of contraception prior to and during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic could mean unforeseen issues for sexual and reproductive health services, new research concludes. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:38:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210616113841.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210303161645.htm In a new article spells out an innovative strategy that has led to the discovery of a natural compound as a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive agent in pre-clinical animal models. Despite tremendous efforts over the past decades, the progress in developing non-hormonal male contraceptives has been very limited. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:16:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/03/210303161645.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201217090406.htm A comprehensive study involving more than 250,000 women, shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect remains for several decades after discontinuing the use. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:04:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201217090406.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201007193654.htm Pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and pre-term birth are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease in later life, suggests an overarching (umbrella) analysis of data. Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:36:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201007193654.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200908170532.htm Education and family planning have long been tied to lower fertility trends. But new research analyzes those factors to determine, what accelerates a decline in otherwise high-fertility countries. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:05:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200908170532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200709172850.htm Study finds that teenagers utilize Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) at a rate five times higher than the United States as a whole. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:28:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/07/200709172850.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200618124754.htm Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new study. Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:47:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/06/200618124754.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200512134532.htm A woman's genetic make-up may cause her to gain weight when using a popular form of birth control. Tue, 12 May 2020 13:45:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200512134532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200505164613.htm A study of female astronauts has assessed the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight. The study examines the potential risk factors for developing a blood clot (venous thromboembolism) in space. Tue, 05 May 2020 16:46:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200505164613.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200406190531.htm Many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps may be inaccurate, suggest the results of a scoping review of the available evidence. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 19:05:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200406190531.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200331130000.htm A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their choice of contraception. This is one of four themes that researchers have identified in interviews with 24 women who experience negative effects of some hormonal contraception. Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:00:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/03/200331130000.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200128095516.htm Researchers have developed an unrivaled, fully automated robotic screening system which allows them to rapidly test the effect of drugs and other chemicals on human sperm. The researchers are working towards finding a safe and effective male contraceptive. Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:55:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200128095516.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200106222501.htm Pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most females under age 21 during routine health visits, but a new study has found that millions of young women are unnecessarily undergoing the tests, which can lead to false-positive testing, over-treatment, anxiety and needless cost. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 22:25:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200106222501.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191205171347.htm 进行药物流产的女性,但选择停止p in the middle of treatment may be at risk for serious blood loss, a study finds. Researchers found this is true even for women who use an experimental treatment that claims to 'reverse' the effects of the abortion pill. The study provides important insights into the safety of using high doses of progesterone during early pregnancy to try to stop a medical abortion. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:13:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191205171347.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191204201024.htm Investigators have designed a drug-delivery vehicle that consists of six arms joined by an elastic-coated core. The arms were loaded with the oral contraceptive drug levonorgestrel and folded up into a capsule that can be swallowed. Once in the stomach, the arms unfold and have a span that is larger than the opening of the human pylorus, helping the system stay in the stomach where it can release the drug over time. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:10:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191204201024.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191204090819.htm Researchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, had significantly smaller hypothalamus volume, compared to women not taking the pill, according to a new study. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:08:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191204090819.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191029095625.htm Psychologists have studied in what way hormonal contraceptives affect the efficacy of anxiety therapy. They demonstrated that women who were on the pill benefited less from exposure therapy than women who didn't take any oral contraceptives. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:56:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191029095625.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191015192949.htm Climate change concerns have largely ignored the importance of universal access to effective contraception, despite the impact of population growth on greenhouse gas emissions, argue experts. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:29:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191015192949.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002110426.htm Investigators report that there was no association between oral contraceptive use and depressive symptom severity in the entire population they studied (ages 16 through 25). However, they found that 16-year-old girls reported higher depressive symptom severity compared with 16-year-old girls not using oral contraceptives. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:04:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191002110426.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190916185813.htm New research shows that use of the contraceptive pill and longer menstrual cycles are associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), while later puberty and later menopause are associated with lower risk. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:58:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190916185813.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190911142719.htm According to a new study, providing adolescents seeking birth control the ability to obtain a long-acting reversible contraceptive on the same day as their clinic visit could lead to significant cost savings for insurance providers. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:27:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190911142719.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190731171719.htm In an effort to protect the planet and preserve its natural treasures for future generations, another contraception revolution that provides options for populations not currently being served by modern contraception may be the answer according to the author of a new article. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:17:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190731171719.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190729111218.htm A new study has uncovered concerning gaps in knowledge about birth control effectiveness. The research included four forms of contraception: IUDs, birth control pills, male condoms and withdrawal. Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:12:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190729111218.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190708112458.htm By dispensing a year's worth of birth control pills up front, the VA could prevent 583 unintended pregnancies and save $2 million per year on health care costs each year. Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:24:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190708112458.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190326105707.htm A recently approved contraceptive vaginal ring -- the first that can be used for an entire year -- is a highly effective birth control method, according to new clinical trial data. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:57:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190326105707.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190326105705.htm 研究人员报告administerin的技术g contraceptive hormones through special backings on jewelry such as earrings, wristwatches, rings or necklaces. The contraceptive hormones are contained in patches applied to portions of the jewelry in contact with the skin, allowing the drugs to be absorbed into the body. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:57:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190326105705.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190320215816.htm The risk of miscarriage varies greatly with a woman's age, shows a strong pattern of recurrence, and is increased after some pregnancy complications, finds a new study. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:58:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190320215816.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190318132556.htm Results of a first-of-its-kind prospective study with a family planning app find it to be as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy, according to researchers. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:25:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190318132556.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190312174757.htm Women who get pregnant while using birth control may carry a gene that breaks down the hormones common in contraceptives, according to researchers in a new study. Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:47:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190312174757.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190307172217.htm A new journal article by researchers in the Global Health Justice and Governance program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health argues that the Expanded Global Gag Rule is having a chilling effect, dampening debate, advocacy, and collaboration around abortion and other sexual and reproductive rights. Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:22:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/03/190307172217.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190211083216.htm Women who take the pill are nearly 10 percent worse at recognizing subtle expressions of complex emotions like pride or contempt, according to new research. Previous research suggests the relationship is causal, but the impact on women's ability to form intimate relationships is unknown. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:32:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190211083216.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190204114526.htm A new study finds that rates of long-acting, reversible contraception went up by 21.6 percent in the 30 days after the presidential election compared to rates at the same time of year in 2015. Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:45:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/02/190204114526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190130133209.htm For decades, women have shouldered most of the burden of contraception. However, long-term use of female birth control pills could increase the risk for side-effects such as blood clots or breast cancer. Now, inspired by colorful layered cocktails, researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive. Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:32:09 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190130133209.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190114114219.htm A new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women may provide a new family planning option, particularly in developing nations where access to healthcare can be limited, a recent study suggests. The contraceptive would be delivered using microneedle skin patch technology originally developed for the painless administration of vaccines. Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:42:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190114114219.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190107185758.htm As many as one in four women attending sexual and reproductive healthcare services say they are not allowed to take control of their own reproductive lives, reveals a new review. Mon, 07 Jan 2019 18:57:58 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/01/190107185758.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181129122450.htm A new study adds to the evidence that women's intentions around becoming pregnant don't fully explain whether and how they use contraception. Rather, their attitudes toward becoming pregnant also play a role. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:24:50 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181129122450.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181019191928.htm New research finds that Northern Ireland's strict abortion laws have negative consequences for women's health and well-being, suggesting a public-health rationale to decriminalize abortion. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 19:19:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/10/181019191928.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180926192055.htm New types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of estrogens and newer progestogens) are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, in young women, finds a large study. Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:20:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/09/180926192055.htm