contraception

Japan allows over-the-counter emergency contraception pill

Japan has approved over-the-counter sales of an emergency contraceptive pill, its manufacturer says, allowing women in the country to take…

9 months ago

Women warned weight-loss jabs may affect contraception

Philippa Roxby and Elena BaileyHealth reportersGetty ImagesWomen using weight-loss jabs have been warned by the UK's medicines regulator that they…

1 year ago

Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception

Abortion provider MSI Reproductive Choices UK told the BBC it too has seen more women using fertility awareness methods. Tanya…

2 years ago

Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception

Men taking sodium valproate are being warned to use contraception while on the medicine, because of a "potential small increased…

2 years ago