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Hormonal contraceptive gel for men suppresses sperm production by week 8
BOSTON — In a phase 2b trial, a hormonal contraceptive gel for use by men worked faster than expected, suppressing sperm count to effective levels by week 8 of use, making it an “attractive” product, according to a speaker at ENDO 2024.
Social media plays 'fundamental role' in women's decisions on contraceptives
Less than 1% of women believed solely in their physician’s contraceptive advice, according to research presented at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress & Expo.
Women with opioid use disorder benefit from incentives-based contraceptive services
Women with opioid use disorder at high risk for unintended pregnancy had better outcomes with onsite contraceptive service interventions vs. usual care, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
AMPOWER evaluates efficacy of vaginal gel in preventing pregnancy
Three analyses of the phase 3 AMPOWER study evaluated the safety and efficacy of an investigational vaginal pH regulator gel in preventing pregnancy, as well as sexual satisfaction among women receiving the gel.