Contraception

The FDA’s investigational device exemption approval allows FemBloc to enter the final phase of its pivotal trial.

Three-year results from the ACCORd trial show sustained LARC use, higher satisfaction, and fewer unintended pregnancies with physician training.

A study found early medical abortion at home up to 12 weeks’ gestation is as safe and effective as in-hospital care, supporting expanded access.

On October 2, 2025, the FDA approved a generic version of mifepristone to be used in a regimen with misoprostol for abortion.

Study finds immediate postpartum IUD placement increases long-term use but raises expulsion risk compared with delayed insertion.

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A new study reveals that hormonal contraceptives not only regulate reproductive health but also influence emotional reactivity.

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A study found that 11% of intrauterine device removals have complications, with higher rates among Spanish-speaking patients.

A new study finds higher rates of cyanotic congenital heart disease in states with abortion restrictions following the 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics urges clinicians to offer confidential, adolescent-centered contraceptive care using evidence-based, equity-informed approaches.

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A new study reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in women aged 18 to 49 years, highlighting the need for careful risk assessment.

In an abstract featured at the 2025 ACOG ACSM, researchers found that after Dobbs, North Carolina saw more out-of-state abortion patients, longer wait times, and increased racial disparities.

A recent study presented at the 2025 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting found that most TikTok videos on hormonal contraception was misleading.

Shared decision making and individualized strategies are emphasized in the new ACOG consensus.

New research presented at the 2025 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting reveals that mandatory in-person consent and waiting periods in Ohio create significant delays and barriers to abortion access.

New expert guidelines emphasize trauma-informed care and nonpharmacological techniques to reduce pain and improve patient experience during intrauterine device insertion.

A new study reveals significantly increased abortion use among bisexual, lesbian, and mostly heterosexual individuals, underscoring gaps in reproductive health access.

New research links combined oral contraceptives to changes in the gut microbiome that may contribute to mood disorders.

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Learn about the intersection of mental health and contraception, with evidence-based guidance on contraceptive options for patients with psychiatric conditions.

Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care.

While pain is a common deterrent for patients considering an IUD, there are no standardized guidelines for pain relief during insertion or removal.