Contraception health risks
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Democratic senators ask Biden administration to mandate coverage of OTC birth control
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July approved the first nonprescription oral contraceptive, called “Opill.” Read more
FDA approves first nonprescription oral contraceptive ‘Opill’
Opill will be available to all ages, available at retail drug stores, without the consultation or guidance of a doctor. Read more
Hormonal birth control still increases breast cancer risk, study finds
A recent study out of Denmark shows that women on any kind of hormonal birth control are susceptible to an... Read more
Over half of UK women who sought abortion last year used contraceptives
Recent statistics show that more than half of women seeking abortions in Britain last year were using at least one... Read more
New study: Birth control pills reduce women's well-being
A new Swedish study has shown that women who are taking the contraceptive pill might be putting themselves at risk... Read more
Metal coil birth control gets strictest possible warning
Angela Desa was 28 years-old when she got Essure, a form of permanent birth control made of flexible metal and... Read more
Exclusive: Essure victims plan hunger strike in front of FDA during Pope's visit
Last month, it looked like the thousands of women who have suffered detrimental side effects from the birth control device... Read more
The dark side of living 'childfree'
A few months ago, several writers opened up a conversation they felt was long overdue in a book titled “Selfish,... Read more
LA editorial wrong on birth control, Catholic women charge
Women medical experts, theologians and writers joined voices in rejecting a Los Angeles Times editorial by a prominent birth control... Read more
Smokers' use of contraceptives up risk of heart attacks, blood clots
Women who are smokers and use hormonal contraceptives – whether pills, patches or rings – are at greater risk for... Read more
