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The future of birth control is male

New contraceptives are in development, including male birth control. Experts say they could be approved soon

Salon

5 reproductive wins in 2023

From the Ohio ballot to Opill, the first OTC birth control pill, there were moments of progress

Salon

Subscription-based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss

Online, direct-to-consumer health care has grown well beyond its roots mostly treating hair loss and acne or selling birth control pills

The Independent UK

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Biden's Aggressive Campaign Targets Birth Control Surveillance and Immigration

Get ready for the Biden Harris campaign to hit full steam by summer! With a creative tone, we dive into their push to connect with black and Hispanic voter...

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A New Non-Hormonal Male Birth Control Pill Just Entered Human Trials

A novel male contraceptive called YCT-529 entered clinical 1 trials in 16 men in the U.K.

Inverse

Evofem, the startup trying to survive the broken birth-control market, finally sells itself

Aditxt is buying the buzzy but controversial maker of Phexxi, in a deal valued at $100 million.

Fortune

Why Women Hate the Pill

What birth control teaches us about the failure—and future—of women’s health care

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Birth Control Pills May Influence Brain Areas Involved in Fear Regulation

A new study finds that hormonal contraceptive pills may affect parts of the brain that deal with fear.

Inverse

Appeals court considers whether Texas teens should be allowed contraception without parental consent under federal program

Last year, Judge Matthew Kacmsaryk closed off one of the only avenues for Texas teens to get confidential contraception. The 5th Circuit on Monday considered arguments in the case.

The Texas Tribune

Cases of rabies in dogs cause concern among activists on poor animal birth control implementation

.Rising stray dog menace & poor ABC implementation in TN cause concern over rabies cases; TNAWB received 4 complaints in last few weeks; 155 people died of rabies from 2012-2022; No budget allocation for National Rabies Control Programme from Union Ministry; GCC to estimate stray dog population in 1-2 months.

The Hindu

How new regulations impact abortion and birth control access in Texas

More than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, Texas continues to be the largest state in the nation to ban nearly all abortions. But some questions and changes to abortion and birth control access have arisen since then.

The Texas Tribune

Greenland women seek compensation after involuntary birth control scandal

Thousands of women and girls as young as 13 were fitted with coils without their consent in the 1960s, according to a report

Evening Standard

Dozens of Greenland’s Indigenous women seek compensation over forced birth control

‘We don’t want to wait for the results of the enquiry,’ say women seeking compensation

The Independent UK

Retired Navy engineer beaten up by neighbour for feeding stray dogs

Retired engineer, 74, assaulted for feeding strays; FIR filed; activists demand police action. Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, state community must ensure food supply to strays; SC says relocation not permissible. Activists urge govt & local admin to create awareness; police must take strict action.

The Hindu

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Rosei an ambassador of animal birth control programme in puppies

Rosie's story shows the success of END project in Kerala, which can help reduce dog bite cases & rabies deaths. Govt must use LSG facilities to tackle stray dog menace & promote pet vaccination & responsible ownership. #END #KVASU #LSG #Vaccination #Rabies #DogBites

Salon

The first OTC birth control is coming

An OTC birth control pill will help ensure more people can access the contraception they need without barriers

The Hindu

Meet suggests multi-pronged strategy to reduce crop loss from pests

All India Network Project on Vertebrate Pest Management suggests multi-pronged strategy to reduce crop loss. These include changing food patterns and birth control measures. Convergence of projects and research needed. Solar fencing and agri canons have good impact.

The Hindu

Local bodies in Tamil Nadu ordered to pay revised rates for animal birth control surgeries

TN local bodies directed to strictly implement revised ABC surgery & dog catching rates. Rates increased from ₹445 to ₹1,650/dog, incl. ₹200 for catching & ₹1,450 for pre/post-op care. TN Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) prepared checklist for ABC centres & training for vets & catchers.

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The Week

The contraceptive pill explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board plans to train 500 veterinarians to help with animal birth control programme

The Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board (TNAWB) has planned to train nearly 500 veterinarians to carry out Animal Birth Control (ABC) programmes across the State

Fortune

Abortion startup Hey Jane expands in digital health

Hey Jane will provide products from birth control to UTI treatments.

The Independent UK

Two lots of Tydemy birth control pills are under recall. The FDA warns of 'reduced effectiveness'

Federal regulators are warning consumers that now-recalled lots of the Tydemy birth control pill “may have reduced effectiveness” due to decreased levels of a key ingredient of the product

GoodToKnow

Birth control pills recalled over claims they have reduced protection from pregnancy

Women urged to check their contraceptive pills and take action if they've had sex

Chicago Sun-Times

When will Opill, the new, over-the-counter birth control pill, be available, what will it cost, will insurance cover it?

Here’s a guide to what consumers need to know about the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale without a prescription.

WEKU

Over-the-counter birth control is coming. Here's what to know about cost and coverage

The recently approved contraception Opill should be available for consumers next year. It's not clear how or whether insurance will cover it. Here's what's known so far.

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