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USAID Cancelled Rape Survivor Kits For Congo Amid Rising Conflict
US President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication.
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Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
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France's Move To Make Condoms And Contraception Free For Youngsters Comes Into Effect
In order to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the French government has made condoms free for everyone younger than 26 years old.
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Amazon Places Purchase Limit on Emergency Contraceptive Pills After US Supreme Court Ruling
Amazon has placed a temporary purchase limit of three units per week on emergency contraceptive pills, the company said. The move comes days after the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling.
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World Contraception Day 2023: Know About Different Kind Of Birth Control Options
World Contraception Day 2023: Birth control options are effective only if you use them consistently and effectively. IUDs, sterilisation, and contraceptive implants require no effort on your part. Know more here.
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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Are There Any Side Effects Of Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Emergency contraceptive pills are known as the postcoital contraceptives because they are meant to be used after sexual intercourse.
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Debunking Myths About The Emergency 'Morning-After' Pills
Emergency contraceptive is the first option that comes to your mind to avoid unwanted pregnancy. But there are a number of myths associated with it. Take a look at some of these myths and replace them with actual facts.
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Tamil Nadu: Women Lack Access To Contraceptive Options
One of the most urbanized states of the country, Tamil Nadu has witnessed an eight percent decrease in the use of all forms of contraceptives in the last decade. This decline in contraceptive use is bad news for women.
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Appeal against use of morning-after pill officially put on hold
A government appeal in the legal fight over allowing girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions has been officially put on hold.
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US to allow morning-after pill for girls of any age
The Obama administration said on Monday that it would comply with a judge's order to allow women and girls of any age to purchase emergency contraception, ending its efforts to restrict the drug's availability.
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US FDA appeals making 'morning-after' pill available to all ages
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday appealed a court order directing the agency to make "morning-after" emergency contraception pills available without a prescription to all girls of reproductive age.
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US judge strikes restrictions on 'morning-after' pill
A federal judge on Friday ordered the US Food and Drug Administration to make "morning-after" emergency contraception pills available without a prescription to all girls of reproductive age, while blasting top Obama administration officials for interfering with the process.
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Morning-after pill for girls
Pills used for emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse is well tolerated by adolescents.
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Government to introduce emergency contraception soon
With a view to achieve the goal of population control and stabilisation by the year 2015, the Indian government will introduce emergency contraception in the eight states lagging behind in population control. Emergency contraception will be introduced as a part of the social marketing programme in eight states of UP, Bihar, MP, Jharkhand, Chhatti...
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USAID Cancelled Rape Survivor Kits For Congo Amid Rising Conflict
US President Donald Trump's administration cancelled a major contract to supply emergency kits for rape survivors in Congo as violence surged in the east this year, leaving thousands without access to life-saving medication.
-
Understanding How Morning-After Pill Affects Women's Reproductive Health
Women's Health: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are effective only in the first few days following intercourse, before the ovum is released from the ovary and before the sperm fertilises the ovum.
-
France's Move To Make Condoms And Contraception Free For Youngsters Comes Into Effect
In order to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the French government has made condoms free for everyone younger than 26 years old.
-
Amazon Places Purchase Limit on Emergency Contraceptive Pills After US Supreme Court Ruling
Amazon has placed a temporary purchase limit of three units per week on emergency contraceptive pills, the company said. The move comes days after the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs Wade ruling.
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World Contraception Day 2023: Know About Different Kind Of Birth Control Options
World Contraception Day 2023: Birth control options are effective only if you use them consistently and effectively. IUDs, sterilisation, and contraceptive implants require no effort on your part. Know more here.
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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Are There Any Side Effects Of Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Emergency contraceptive pills are known as the postcoital contraceptives because they are meant to be used after sexual intercourse.
-
Debunking Myths About The Emergency 'Morning-After' Pills
Emergency contraceptive is the first option that comes to your mind to avoid unwanted pregnancy. But there are a number of myths associated with it. Take a look at some of these myths and replace them with actual facts.
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Tamil Nadu: Women Lack Access To Contraceptive Options
One of the most urbanized states of the country, Tamil Nadu has witnessed an eight percent decrease in the use of all forms of contraceptives in the last decade. This decline in contraceptive use is bad news for women.
-
Appeal against use of morning-after pill officially put on hold
A government appeal in the legal fight over allowing girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions has been officially put on hold.
-
US to allow morning-after pill for girls of any age
The Obama administration said on Monday that it would comply with a judge's order to allow women and girls of any age to purchase emergency contraception, ending its efforts to restrict the drug's availability.
-
US FDA appeals making 'morning-after' pill available to all ages
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday appealed a court order directing the agency to make "morning-after" emergency contraception pills available without a prescription to all girls of reproductive age.
-
US judge strikes restrictions on 'morning-after' pill
A federal judge on Friday ordered the US Food and Drug Administration to make "morning-after" emergency contraception pills available without a prescription to all girls of reproductive age, while blasting top Obama administration officials for interfering with the process.
-
Morning-after pill for girls
Pills used for emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse is well tolerated by adolescents.
-
Government to introduce emergency contraception soon
With a view to achieve the goal of population control and stabilisation by the year 2015, the Indian government will introduce emergency contraception in the eight states lagging behind in population control. Emergency contraception will be introduced as a part of the social marketing programme in eight states of UP, Bihar, MP, Jharkhand, Chhatti...
