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Over 60 years on from the introduction of the contraceptive pill, we still have a considerable way to go to improve methods of contraception. A heightened awareness of the side effects is driving women away from hormonal contraceptives without similarly effective, convenient and non-invasive alternatives. In the article below, Isabel V. and I provide a brief overview of some current innovation in the non-hormonal and male contraceptive spaces, with a focus on exciting technology from Cirqle Biomedical and Evofem Biosciences. #FemTech #Innovation #Contraception #medicaldevices

The social discourse around female health is changing. This is owed, in part, to the normalisation of conversations surrounding female health and wellbeing. Lately there has been more innovation in contraceptive methods, with a promising focus on addressing some of the pitfalls of taking hormonal birth control. In this article, my colleague Robbi Sher and myself provide a summary of some notable efforts being made to improve all aspects of contraception from companies such as Cirqle Biomedical and Evofem Biosciences. #femtech #contraception #medicaldevices

The introduction of the contraceptive pill in 1960 gave women economic freedom, sexual liberation and unprecedented autonomy over their bodies. However, over 60 years after this milestone, and given the adverse side effects of hormonal contraception, there is a considerable way to go to improve methods of contraception. Robbi S. and Isabel V. take a look at some current innovations in contraceptive technology below: https://lnkd.in/ebaApsRH #Contraception #Innovation #WomensHealth #Patents

One common question lately has been: if birth control is legal in all 50 states, why has Congress been voting on the right to access it? Eva Epker answers that question - and more - in her latest Forbes article. She sits down with Sophia Yen, MD, MPH of Pandia Health to talk about the Right to Contraception Act, Pandia's work in supporting women seeking birth control and other healthcare products and services, and women's right to - and need for - birth control in the first place. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gHbZjZQz #womenshealth #reproductivehealth #birthcontrol #contraception #contraceptives #RightttoConceptionAct #RoevWade #Dobbsdecision

Yet another reason why it is critically important to have more contraceptive methods for all genders, and greater access to them once they are available: "I think as more women speak out about perhaps not wanting to be on various forms of birth control for decades, I think that men are more aware of vasectomies and perhaps are doing their part." https://bit.ly/3Rs1cNr #malecontraceptive #malebirthcontrol #malecontraception #familyplanning #Contraception #BirthControl #equity #mybodymychoice

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The Canadian government announced on Saturday that it will soon cover the full cost of common contraceptives for women – including intrauterine devices (IUDs), contraceptive pills and hormonal implants – as part of a major health care reform. Canada now joins the United Kingdom, Ireland and France as jurisdictions providing free access to prescription birth control. Contraceptives aren't free anywhere in Australia, and only some states have removed the need for GP prescriptions as part of pharmacist scope of practice reforms. Experts including Danielle Mazza AM FAHMS and sexual health advocates are calling for changes to make contraceptives more universally accessible. Canada has highlighted the financial cost of contraceptives as one of the largest barriers to access. Read more https://lnkd.in/gnruTYWf #communitypharmacy #sexualhealth #contraception #healthcarepolicy #womenshealth

82% of women take on the cost of contraception alone, regardless of their relationship status. 68% of women believe it’s unfair they have to pay more than men. 47% of Australian men think this is fair. As one of our digital clinics, Kin Fertility is committed to empowering women to take control of their reproductive health through education and access. As part of this mission, Kin commissioned a national survey of 1000 Australian men and women to examine the current climate of contraception. The research revealed the gender disparity between both cost and access, while addressing the steps needed to achieve a solution. You can read about the Climate of Contraception here: https://lnkd.in/gn7BrC37

"The percentage of girls [in the U.S.] ages 15 to 19 using long-acting reversible contraception, which includes intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants, reached a reported high of 19% from 2015-2019," writes Haley Weiss of a new CDC report, which indicates a tripled rate of use since the 2011-2015 data set. "Overall, teens use more varied methods of contraception than they did when the CDC established its current survey methods in 2002, including emergency contraception, which went from being used by 8% of girls ages 15 to 19 in 2011-2015 to 22% of girls in 2015-2019. A similar increase occurred in the share of teens who reported using more than one contraceptive method, which reflects that teens may be more aware of their choices than they used to be." What will the next data set reveal about teens' use of contraception beyond 2019—and, further, what may that use reveal? #Contraception #FP #SRHR https://lnkd.in/ghQ_u6g9 

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