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Feb 17
4 min

Five key questions for anyone new to contraceptive R&D

Post written by Elizabeth Knippler, FHI 360 When I joined a team of researchers working in contraceptive technology in May 2020 through t...

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Feb 4
7 min

The “Swirling Vortex”: Visualizing the Route-to-Market for Male Contraception

Post written by Male Contraceptive Initiative. This post originally appeared on MCI's website. View the original post here. Introduction ...

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Oct 23, 2020
4 min

Time to leave the Hall of Mirrors

How misperceptions of the manufacturing sector do no favours for contraceptive access Post written by Brian McKenna, Deputy Director, Rep...

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Sep 18, 2020
5 min

Five market indicators that signal the hormonal IUS will take off

Post written by Kendal Danna, PSI Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health This post originally appeared on PSI. View the original post her...

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Aug 10, 2020
4 min

Caya Diaphragm: How a New Self-Care Product in Niger Is Meeting Women’s Unique Needs During COVID-19

Post written by Alexandra Angel, PSI This post originally appeared on PSI Impact. View the original post here. As COVID-19 disrupts acces...

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Jan 31, 2020
3 min

Wave of the Future: Using Precision Medicine to Illuminate Side Benefits

Personally, I love the idea of side benefits. Perhaps that’s because my own hormonal IUD has afforded me one of the best side benefits out..

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Jan 23, 2020
4 min

Are Contraceptives Good for Your Sex Life?

We tend to think of contraception as a medical versus a sexual good. Most studies of contraceptives, as well as most public health...

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Jan 16, 2020
3 min

Contracepting at Midlife: Not Done Yet

The pregnancy rate in the United States has steadily declined during the last three decades, hitting subsequent lows in 2016 and 2017...

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Jan 9, 2020
4 min

What Do Men Have to Do With It?: Exploring Side Benefits of Male Contraceptive Methods

New methods of male contraception are needed that allow men to contracept reversibly, and on a long-term basis. Men currently have...

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Dec 19, 2019
2 min

Not all Bad: Rethinking Contraceptive Side Effects

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Dec 19, 2019
3 min

User Perspectives on Contraceptive Side Effects and Side Benefits

Contraceptives are consumer products. However, very little consumer research has informed the design and development of new contraceptive...

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Dec 19, 2019
4 min

Exploring Side Benefits of Modern Contraceptive Methods

Side effects associated with modern contraceptive methods often get a “bad rap.” Notably, research shows that individuals often...

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