Mastodawn

#Mestranol/#noretynodrel, sold in the US as #Enovid, became the first oral #contraceptive approved by the #FDA for that purpose on #ThisDayInHistory in 1960, adding fire to an unfolding #SexualRevolution. It was, however, not available nationwide & for unmarried women until 1972.

Gerd_Brodowski Apr 23

#malaysia #usa #israel #iran : #warofaggression / #supplychains / #sexuality / #contraceptive

„World’s Top Producer of Condoms Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains

The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion #condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.“

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/middleeast/karex-condom-price-increase-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dFA.-4CX.zfNHG-k5YNsx&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Global News Regina Apr 20

Navigating STI resources in Saskatchewan
With STI rates rising, a local non-profit is highlighting its app for contraceptive info, symptom checks and testing sites to help people stay informed and get care.
#Health #SaskatchewanHealthAuthority #STD #UniversityofSaskatchewan
https://globalnews.ca/news/11808185/navigating-sti-resources-in-saskatchewan/

Global News Saskatoon Apr 20

Global News Apr 20

karibu Mar 5

How does the morning-after pill prevent pregnancy? - Alison Edelman

https://vid.freedif.org/w/fp2C7oonSkFWNTKaJ3U9Db

How does the morning-after pill prevent pregnancy? - Alison Edelman

PeerTube

Scientific Frontline Dec 2, 2025

The #contraceptive pill has been hailed as one of the most revolutionary health technologies of the 20th century – a tool that gave #women control over their #fertility and paved the way for education and careers. But a new study suggests that this freedom may have come at a hidden cost: impaired #mental health.
#Medical #Psychology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2025/12/med12022501.html

Contraceptive pills may affect women's mental health

Not all women are affected. But for those with a genetic vulnerability

benoit mortier Aug 13, 2025

10 millions de dollars de contraceptifs vont être brûlés dans quelques jours en Europe, sur ordre de Trump. Nos dirigeant·es commencent à céder à la pression publique. Nous pouvons empêcher cette destruction et protéger la santé et la dignité des femmes. Signez DÈS MAINTENANT :

https://action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-08-USAID-contraceptives-petition-FR #trump #europe #contraceptive @EUCommission #belgique #france

Ne brûlez pas les contraceptifs. Sauvez des vies !

10 millions de dollars de contraceptifs vont être brûlés dans quelques jours en Europe, sur ordre de Trump. Nos dirigeant·es commencent à céder à la pression publique. Si nous sommes assez nombreux à nous mobiliser, nous pouvons empêcher cette destruction et protéger la santé et la dignité des femmes. Signez DÈS MAINTENANT :

WeMove Europe

Naty S Apr 25, 2025

Repost: A #contraceptive for males that is a mechanical block, no hormones involved.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/apr/24/non-hormonal-male-contraceptive-implant-lasts-two-years-trials

Non-hormonal male contraceptive implant lasts at least two years in trials

Product known as Adam implanted in sperm ducts could offer a reversible alternative to condoms and vasectomies

The Guardian

Mx Verda Feb 16, 2025

https://www.pillowfort.social/posts/5929807

Saheli, a 'non-steroidal non-hormonal contraceptive pill'. Saheli dosage starts 1 pill per half-week for ... (?), then 1 pill weekly. Basically induce a brief, mini-menopause that stops when you stop the pills. https://saheliinfo.com/clinical-evidence

Then! ONE-YEAR vaginal ring Annovera. Unlike monthly-ish vaginal rings, (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6449/smpc) this thicker vaginal ring holds enough for 13 cycles with one week bleeding breaks, or 12 if you skip periods. Think "buff NuvaRing". https://www.annoverahcp.com/

Speaking of intra-uterine system / device options: the UK does several! We are no longer stuck with the larger, higher dose Mirena hIUS. https://www.mirena.co.uk/ I want the smaller, lower dose (but shorter duration) Jaydess https://www.fsrh.org/Public/Public/Documents/ceu-product-review-jaydess-apr-14.aspx or Kyleena. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/769/smpc

(You can fit a non-hormonal IUD copper coil as emergency contraception, within 10 days of unprotected sex. Fitting it as regular birth control anytime otherwise is also fine, when not pregnant.) https://patient.info/sexual-health/long-acting-reversible-contraceptives-larc/intrauterine-contraceptive-device

Finally, vasectomy. New part is "I found multiple cases where doctors did their own vasectomies". This may be helpful for hesitant cis men and AMAB people to know. Vasectomies are reversible ("easily", according to a medical nerd friend, but obv different people's bodies respond to things in weird, cool ways, so everything depends). https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/Vasectomy.pdf

I am not a doctor. Even if I were, I am not YOUR doctor. I do not have access to your medical records.
I'm just infodumping useful info to prevent unwanted pregnancies, minimise unplanned pregnancies, and mitigate risks. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/contraception-sterilization/management/male-sterilization-vasectomy/

#contraception #contraceptive #sexEd #POP #progesterone #hormones #HRT #HormoneReplacementTherapy #birth #BirthControl #familyPlanning #PlannedParenthood #sex #Sexual #SexualHealth #healthcare #ReproductiveHealthcare #ReproductiveRights #pregnancy #InternalCondoms #ExternalCondoms #Condom #ContraceptiveDiaphragm #CayaPhragm #spermicide #vaginalRing #NuvaRing #patch #injection #IUS #hormonalIUD #IUD #copperCoil #medicine #UnitedKingdom #UK #England #Scotland #Wales #NorthernIreland #GreatBritain #Britain

MxVerda: Contraception in the UK - limited options but improving

Hey! Hey you! new contraceptives / birth control options unfamiliar to the UK. Saheli, a 'non-steroidal non-hormonal contraceptive pill'. Cis women and AFAB people in India have been taking it since the 90s but no international or FDA approval / sought. Saheli dosage starts 1 pill per half-week for ... (?), then 1 pill weekly. Basically induce a brief, mini-menopause that stops when you stop the pills. https://saheliinfo.com/clinical-evidence Then! ONE-YEAR vaginal ring Annovera. Unlike monthly-ish vaginal rings, this thicker vaginal ring holds enough for 13 cycles with one week bleeding breaks, or 12 if you skip periods. Think "buff NuvaRing" -- which I'm now trying! Despite migraines of mulitple types including with aura, while I wait for my IUS fitting on April Fools Day. https://www.annoverahcp.com/ Speaking of intra-uterine system / device options: the UK does several! We are no longer stuck with the larger, higher dose Mirena hIUS. https://www.mirena.co.uk/ I want the smaller, lower dose (but shorter duration) Jaydess https://www.fsrh.org/Public/Public/Documents/ceu-product-review-jaydess-apr-14.aspx or Kyleena. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/769/smpc (You can have a non-hormonal IUD copper coil fitted as emergency contraception, within 10 days of unprotected sex. Fitting it as regular birth control anytime otherwise is also fine, when not pregnant.) https://patient.info/sexual-health/long-acting-reversible-contraceptives-larc/intrauterine-contraceptive-device Finally, vasectomy. New part is "I found multiple cases where doctors did their own vasectomies". This may be helpful for hesitant cis men and AMAB people to know. Vasectomies are reversible ("easily", according to a medical nerd friend, but obv different people's bodies respond to things in weird, cool ways, so everything depends). https://www.baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages/files/Patients/Leaflets/Vasectomy.pdf I am not a doctor. Even if I were, I am not YOUR doctor. I do not have access to your medical records. I'm just infodumping useful info to prevent unwanted pregnancies, minimise unplanned pregnancies, and mitigate risks. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/contraception-sterilization/management/male-sterilization-vasectomy/ With great(er) awareness of contraceptive options comes great(er) compatibility!~ Your partner in demanding better sexual health options for everyone: some randomer online. 😼 yes, my hobby is telling people things exist https://lgbtqia.space/@MxVerda/114015172551262234

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