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Jun 14, 20192 min read
ECHO Trial Results Show that Three Methods Do Not Increase Risk of HIV
The ECHO trial, a randomized controlled trial, found no meaningful difference in risk of HIV acquisition across three contraceptive...
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Jun 5, 20191 min read
Planning for Outcomes Tool Helps Estimate Impact of Changing Contraceptive Method Mix
In response to observational studies that suggest a link between DMPA and risk fo HIV acquisition, FHI 360 has developed a modeling tool...
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Apr 25, 20191 min read
One contraceptive for both men and women
YourChoice Therapeutics is attempting to revolutionize birth control options for women & men by developing options that are hormone-free...
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Apr 16, 20191 min read
Ovaprene® holds promise as non-hormonal contraceptive
Ovaprene®, a non-hormonal, monthly birth control ring for women, has been identified as a first-in-category contraceptive product to...
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Apr 11, 20191 min read
Potential role of genetics in contraceptive failure
A small percentage of women may become pregnant even with “perfect” use of contraceptives. Researchers have turned to pharmacogenetics to...
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Apr 1, 20192 min read
Contraceptive Jewelry Under Development
In the future, preventing pregnancy may be as easy as putting on jewelry. According to an article in the Journal of Controlled Release...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read
It’s an exciting time at the CTI Exchange!
Since 2015, the CTI Exchange has served as a platform to increase global access to information and resources that supports contraceptive ...
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Feb 5, 20191 min read
DHS Program Seeks Feedback on Model Questionnaires
The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program is currently soliciting feedback on its model questionnaires, optional modules, and bio...
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Jan 30, 20191 min read
NICHD Solicits Feedback on Strategic Plan
The NICHD has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on its new strategic plan. NICHD is seeking input from a variety...
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Jan 17, 20191 min read
Microneedle patches designed to deliver long-acting contraceptive hormone
Sustained hormonal release of a contraceptive hormone may be possible via the use of biodegradable levonorgestrel-releasing microneedle...
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Jan 17, 20191 min read
FDA plans new office to revamp drug review process
The United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S.FDA) has plans to create the Office of Drug Evaluation Science (ODES) in an effort to...
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Dec 7, 20181 min read
International Conference on Family Planning
From November 12-15, more than 3,700 people gathered for the fifth International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Kigali, Rwanda....
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