CONTRACEPTION

This study tests if a newer birth control pill (estetrol-drospirenone) has fewer effects on blood vessel health and metabolism than an older pill (ethinylestradiol-levonorgestrel). About 98 women aged 18-49 who want contraception will take one of the two pills for 12 months. Rese…

This study tests whether adding piroxicam (a painkiller) to the standard emergency contraceptive pill levonorgestrel works better at preventing pregnancy. About 1,458 women aged 16-35 who had unprotected sex within 72 hours will take either the combination or levonorgestrel alone…

This study tests whether a program called "Mittin" helps women aged 15-49 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, use birth control that matches their personal preferences. About 2,715 women using hormonal contraceptives or IUDs will be split into two groups: one receiving standard care and th…

This study looks at how a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug (CAB-LA) and hormonal birth control methods affect each other in women. About 105 women who already use CAB-LA or no HIV prevention will choose to use an injectable contraceptive, an implant, or no hormonal birt…

This study tests whether a web-based decision aid helps people assigned male at birth, aged 21-55, who are considering vasectomy. Participants will use the tool or not, then answer surveys about their knowledge and decision-making. The goal is to see if the tool reduces confusion…

This study aims to learn about the reproductive health experiences of female members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces. Researchers will survey over 1,000 women and interview about 30 individuals to understand issues like contraception, pregnancy, infertility, and pelvic …

This study looks at whether a counseling technique called motivational interviewing can change the attitudes and intentions of women who currently use traditional birth control methods (like withdrawal) toward using modern, more effective methods. The study will involve 120 women…