CONTRACEPTION

This study tested a new IUD called LevoCept, which releases a hormone to prevent pregnancy for up to 3 years. 279 women aged 18-40 took part to see how well it works, how safe it is, and how easy it is to insert. The goal was to gather data for a larger phase 3 trial.

This study tested whether a combination therapy containing relugolix can effectively prevent pregnancy in women aged 18 to 50 who have uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Over 1,100 participants took the medication and were monitored for pregnancies. The goal was to see how well t…

This study tested a new way to help new mothers get birth control soon after giving birth. Instead of separate appointments, the researchers scheduled contraception care at the same time as the baby's well-baby visit. Over 2,500 women took part at community health centers. The go…

This study tested a new daily birth control pill (LPRI-CF113) in 1,542 healthy women aged 13 to 45 to see how well it prevents pregnancy. The pill was taken for 13 months, and researchers also checked its effect on bone density. The goal was to confirm the pill is effective and s…

This study tested a vaginal ring that releases a hormone to prevent pregnancy. Over 1000 women used the ring for about a year. Researchers checked how well it worked, its safety, and how it affected quality of life.

This study tested three different doses of a hormone-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) against a standard copper IUD for birth control. 84 healthy women who had given birth at least once took part. The goal was to see how safe and acceptable the new IUDs were, and how they affe…

This study looked at 150 women who wanted both a contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) and to breastfeed. Half got the implant within 24 hours of giving birth, the other half waited 4-6 weeks. Researchers checked if early insertion changed breastfeeding rates at 8 weeks after deliver…

This study tested a new way to permanently prevent pregnancy called FemBloc, which is done in a doctor's office without surgery. It compared this method to standard laparoscopic sterilization in 240 women aged 21-45. The goal was to see if FemBloc is as safe and effective as the …

This study looked at whether the etonogestrel birth control implant, which is approved for 3 years, can safely prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years. About 500 women aged 35 or younger who already had the implant for 3 years took part. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates and side e…

This study looked at whether people who have an abortion are more likely to keep using a birth control shot (Depo-Provera) if they can inject it themselves at home versus getting it from a clinic. About 263 participants chose either self-injection or clinic injection and were fol…

This study tested a new vaginal ring that releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. About 1,200 healthy women used the ring for one year. Researchers measured how well it worked and checked for side effects.

This study tested two different doses of a contraceptive patch that releases the hormone levonorgestrel through the skin. About 120 healthy women aged 18-44 took part to see how well the patch prevents pregnancy, how safe it is, and how it affects cervical mucus and ovulation. Th…

This study looked at how safe and effective an experimental female condom is at preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. About 500 healthy women aged 18 to 40 used the condom as their main birth control for up to 7 months. Researchers tracked pregnancy rates, inf…

This study tested a new copper intrauterine device (IUD) called VeraCept for long-acting birth control. It involved 286 women aged 18-40 and measured how well it prevents pregnancy, how easy it is to insert, and any side effects. The goal was to gather data to plan a larger Phase…

This project aimed to make it easier for young women in Kenya to get HIV prevention services, including PrEP pills, when they visit family planning clinics. Over 25,000 women took part. The goal was to see if offering HIV risk screening and PrEP at these clinics would help more w…

This study looked at how menstrual cycles and hormonal birth control affect symptoms in women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers surveyed 50 women to understand their preferences for birth control methods and whether they would join a future trial. The goal is to …

This study looked at whether a patient navigation program helps low-income women stay healthy after giving birth. Over 400 women were assigned to either get a navigator or standard care. The navigator helped with things like doctor visits, breastfeeding, birth control, and mental…

This study tested a web-based decision support tool designed to help women veterans discuss their reproductive goals—like planning a healthy pregnancy or choosing birth control—with their VA doctors. About 465 women participated, with half receiving a link to the tool before thei…

This study looked at 58 women aged 18-45 to compare a very low-dose estrogen birth control pill (10 mcg) with a progestin-only pill. The goal was to see which pill better prevents ovulation and causes fewer side effects. Researchers measured ovulation by checking progesterone lev…

This study looked at how 385 married women of childbearing age in El_Balyana, Egypt, use contraception. The goal was to understand current trends to help improve family planning services. The research was completed and did not involve any new treatments or medications.

This study looked at 270 women who had unprotected sex 6 to 14 days before getting an IUD or birth control implant. Researchers wanted to know how many became pregnant in the first month. The goal is to help doctors and patients understand the risk of pregnancy when starting thes…

This study surveyed 459 adult heterosexual men in France to find out how much they know about birth control methods for both women and men. The goal was to identify gaps in knowledge that could help improve sex education and reduce unwanted pregnancies. Participants completed a q…

This study tested a training program based on the Transtheoretical Model to help university students improve their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors around contraception. 68 sexually active nursing students with low contraceptive behavior scores took part. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a digital platform that helps pharmacists provide birth control prescriptions directly to women without needing a doctor's visit. Seventy-five women at five pharmacies across the U.S. took part over 12 weeks. Researchers measured how satisfied patients were with…