Long-acting reversible contraceptives are more reliable than other methods of contraception and most women are happy with them.
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Articles on Contraceptives
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Nigeria must reduce its population growth to increase the quality of life for people in the country. A better knowledge of contraceptives can help achieve this.
New technology claims to offer an effective alternative to hormonal contraception.
Why research into male contraception keeps hitting the buffers.
A detailed new review should encourage us to ask some awkward questions.
Side effects have led to the plug being pulled on the male contraceptive injection. But what about those experienced by women on the pill?
Studies have suggested that women using a particular kind of injectable contraceptive are more susceptible to HIV infection. Research in mice offers new insights.
Providing women with a range of reproductive health options – from abortions to IUDs – is not only essential for their financial security but good for the economy as well.
Vasectomies could be an effective male birth control method in Africa but the procedure is misunderstood and therefore poorly used.
Scientists are developing various products that can provide contraception and protection from sexually transmitted infections and HIV at the same time.
Few Australian women use long-acting reversible contraception, despite its advantages over other methods. These contraceptives offer women long-term, cost-effective, “fit-and-forget” contraception.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor in Contraception, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Anglia Ruskin University
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Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Pittsburgh
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Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh
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Adjunct Professor, La Trobe University
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Professor of Practice, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Aston University
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Senior Research Fellow, Jean Hailes Research Unit, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Lecturer in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University
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Senior Research Fellow, Deakin University
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Professor-at-large, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand
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Data analyst, African Population and Health Research Center
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Professor Speciality of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology, University of Sydney
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Associate professor, University of Ibadan
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Associate professor, The Ohio State University
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Senior Research Fellow, Global and Women's Health, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
