CONTRACEPTION

This study aimed to see if a daily 10 mg pill of ulipristal acetate (UPA) is safe and effective for preventing pregnancy in healthy women aged 18 to 35. It was planned as a Phase 2 trial but was withdrawn before any participants enrolled. No results are available.

This early-stage study tests a new contraceptive implant called Casea S in 20 healthy women. The goal is to see if the implant safely releases enough hormone to prevent pregnancy for at least 78 weeks and can be easily removed. Researchers will measure hormone levels in the blood…

This study looks at whether a new hormonal IUD called LCS12 is as good at preventing pregnancy as the well-known Mirena IUD and copper IUDs. About 97,000 women under 40 who got a new IUD took part. Researchers tracked how often pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, uterine injury, and pe…

This study tests whether text message counseling can help women living with HIV make informed choices about contraception and pregnancy. About 3,310 women in Kenya who receive HIV care will take part. The goal is to see if mobile health tools improve the use of birth control and …

This study follows about 800 pregnant women in Somaliland to learn about the physical, cultural, and social factors that affect their health during pregnancy, childbirth, and after birth. Researchers will use surveys and health checks to track complications and adapt a tool to id…

This study looks at whether giving women structured online contraceptive counseling when they buy emergency contraception at a pharmacy helps them start using a regular, effective birth control method. About 600 women in Sweden who visit a pharmacy for the morning-after pill will…

This study follows over 1,300 pregnant women to understand what helps or hinders them in using birth control after giving birth. Researchers want to learn how knowledge, attitudes, and practical barriers affect family planning choices. The goal is to improve birth spacing and hel…

This study is a survey of 1,000 adult women in France who gave birth within the last 2 years. The goal is to understand what they know about contraception and the risk of pregnancy during the postpartum period. The findings will help improve education and prevent unplanned pregna…

This study tests a program called HOP-STEP that helps doctors better discuss pregnancy prevention and planning with women who have lupus. The program was already successful at one hospital, and now researchers are adapting it for use at other centers. The goal is to see if it imp…

This study was designed to look at bone health in young women aged 16 to 25 who took a specific type of birth control pill (macro-progestins) for at least 6 months. Researchers planned to review medical records and run blood and urine tests to see if these pills affect bone densi…