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The UN Declares Irish Abortion Law a Human Rights Violation

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In Ireland, a woman can face up to 14 years in prison for receiving an abortion except in cases where her own life is threatened by complications. This law was established in 1986 by an amendment to the Irish Constitution. In recent years it was received widespread criticism, both in Ireland and among the international… Read more »

Adolescents in Developing Nations Lack Contraceptive Options

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A report released earlier today by the Guttmacher Institute is shedding light on the need for increased contraceptive access in developing regions all across the globe. The study, “Adding It Up: Costs and Benefits of Meeting the Contraceptive Needs of Adolescents,” was published by a team of researchers lead by Jacqueline E. Darroch, Ph.D. The… Read more »

Study Finds Restrictive Laws Don’t Reduce Abortion Rates

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Abortion rates have reached a historic low in the developed world, according to a recent study published by the World Health Organization and the Guttmacher Institute, but it’s not because of increased restrictions on abortions. The research team that conducted the study used national data from a variety of sources to analyze global trends surrounding… Read more »

Fake Eggs Could be Used as Contraceptives and Fertility Aids

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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have been conducting experiments that could lead to a new method of long-term contraception, as well as improved in vitro fertilization techniques. These two ends might seem contradictory, but in fact they are quite closely related. It all has to do with the behavior of sperm during… Read more »

Contraceptive Education is Lacking in American Schools

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In recent studies performed by the National Survey of Family Growth, researchers have noticed a striking decline in contraception education in American teenagers. While the Guttmacher Institute reports that teen pregnancy rates are lower than they were 20 years ago, it’s not because teens are being educated about sex, STDs and how to prevent pregnancy… Read more »

European Protestors Fight for Women’s Reproductive Freedom

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Here in America, one presidential candidate’s inflammatory comments regarding abortion legislation have given women’s rights activists cause for serious concern. In a number of European countries, meanwhile, another heated battle is being waged in the war for reproductive freedom. In Poland, some citizens and legislators are attempting to strengthen already strict anti-abortion laws. Earlier this… Read more »

FDA Updates Abortion Pill Guidelines

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Originally developed in the 1980s, the drug mifepristone is now one of the most commonly-used methods for physicians to induce abortion. According to the Guttmacher Institute, medication-induced abortions accounted for roughly a quarter of all the abortions performed in the United States in 2011. Mifepristone works by blocking progesterone receptors, causing a miscarriage. It’s typically… Read more »

A Birth Control Pill for Men May Soon be a Reality

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In recent years, researchers have developed a variety of new contraceptive options for women. From intrauterine devices to hormone injections, there are more ways for women to take birth control than ever. The search for male contraceptives, on the other hand, has been far more elusive. Most male birth control options have been experimental, or… Read more »