contraception

Hormonal contraception not associated with prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

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Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, according to a meta-analysis published on March 25, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension occurs when there is increased pressure in the … Read more

Nepal and Afghanistan show how abrupt aid cuts can unravel essential care

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Nepal and Afghanistan show how sudden donor withdrawal can disrupt contraception, nutrition, vaccination, primary care, and outbreak control, and why the paper argues that future exits should be governed by clear rules, shared accountability, and protected essential services. Editorial: Not Every Country Can Absorb a Shock: Unequal Capacity to Withstand World Health Organization Aid Cuts. … Read more

Third-Generation Progestins Linked to Lowest Melasma Risk

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TOPLINE: A study found that fourth-generation progestins in oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) were associated with more than double the risk for melasma than with no exposure, while third-generation progestins showed the lowest risk among all synthetic progestin types. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from 51,101 women with melasma and 51,101 matched controls without melasma using the … Read more

Global female infertility rates surge, hitting women in their late 30s hardest

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A sweeping new analysis reveals that the burden of female infertility has soared over the past three decades, with age-standardized rates rising and women in their late 30s facing the highest risk worldwide. Study: Global, regional, and national burden of female infertility and trends from 1990 to 2021 with projections to 2050 based on the … Read more

Combined oral contraceptive use associated with threefold increase in stroke risk in young women

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New research presented today at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2025 revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of cryptogenic ischaemic stroke (CIS) in young women. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking hormonal contraception to vascular risk in women of … Read more

Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher postpartum depression risk

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New research explores whether routine hormonal contraception after childbirth may be quietly fueling a rise in postpartum depression — and what it means for millions of mothers. Study: Postpartum Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Risk of Depression. Image Credit: sweet_tomato / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates whether the use of hormonal contraception … Read more

Hormonal Contraceptives and Allergies: Is There a Link?

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TOPLINE: Among women, the use of systemic hormonal contraceptives is independently associated with an increased likelihood of having allergic rhinitis, a study showed. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from 46,205 women in the United States (average age, 30.9 years) to examine associations between the use of systemic hormonal contraceptives and the risk for rhinitis, which encompasses … Read more

New Birth Control Shot Transforms Into a Long-Lasting Implant—No Clinic Required

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A contraceptive implant is a thin and flexible rod that sits under the skin and releases contraceptive drugs into the body for years. While it’s one of the most effective forms of contraceptives and avoids the inconvenience of having to take a pill every day, the implant requires minor surgery, which can limit accessibility. To … Read more

Content Writer vs. Virtual Assistant: Prioritizing Requested Content Only

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Photo source: Unsplash.com A comprehensive study conducted by Danish researchers has examined the influence of hormonal contraceptives on cardiovascular health.the study concludes that while certain contraceptive methods may heighten the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the overall risk remains relatively low. Impact of Hormonal Contraceptives on Heart Health Table of Contents Impact of Hormonal … Read more

Proposed changes to framework to assess contraceptive autonomy based on phased in-depth interviews in northwest Tanzania | Reproductive Health

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Characteristics of respondents A total of 72 participants were interviewed from May 2021 to February 2022. Women had a median age of 29.5 years [IQR, 24–38]. Most were married (72.2%) and had a median of four [2,3,4,5] living children. Three quarters of participants reported current family planning use at the time of interview. The most common … Read more