French women shun the pill
The use of oral contraception has fallen by nearly 10% in 3 years, according to the Fecond study carried out ...
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Contraception: 10% of French women opt for “natural” methods
Many French women abandon the pill, and many choose "natural" methods. However, failure rates are high.Women of childbearing age before ...
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Contraception: French women are in favor of the IUD
© iStockDespite the reluctance still present (but unjustified) among some health professionals and still stubborn received ideas, the IUD is ...
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Contraception: young women demand more information
Women now have better access to information on contraception. Paradoxically, they are also often lost in the face of all ...
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Contraception: overcoming the preconceived ideas of French women
Published for World Contraception Day, a survey shows that intrauterine devices are still little used by French women, due to ...
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Contraception: train professionals to fight against unwanted pregnancies
Training family planning staff to talk about IUDs and implants helps young women choose their contraception. This reduces accidental pregnancies.Contraceptive ...
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IUD: pathologies that compromise its use
© iStockWhat is an IUD?the IUD, or intrauterine device (IUD) is a small T-shaped structure inserted into a woman's uterus, ...
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3 out of 4 pills sold are 1st or 2nd generation
According to the latest ANSM report, the sales ratios of 1st and 2nd generation pills, compared to those of 3rd ...
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Contraception: IUDs and implants recommended for adolescents
IUD, vaginal ring, contraceptive implant: the American Academy of Pediatrics pronounces "for" in its latest recommendations on contraception.In France, IUDs ...
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The best contraceptive method for teens would be the IUD
The American Academy of Pediatrics has just recommended the intrauterine device as the best form of birth control for teenage ...
Read moreEmergency contraception
We call the next day's contraception, or emergency contraception, an exceptional measure that the doctor prescribes or advises after unprotected ...
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Contraception: obstacles persist among young people and the precarious
According to the National Institute for Demographic Studies, free contraception remains relevant. On the issue of anonymity for minors, a ...
Read moreContraception: IUDs and implants recommended for adolescents
IUD, vaginal ring, contraceptive implant: the American Academy of Pediatrics pronounces "for" in its latest recommendations on contraception.In France, IUDs ...
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3rd and 4th generation pills: prescriptions collapse
The decline in sales of new generation pills continues. Health insurance also confirms the doubled risk of pulmonary embolism with ...
Read moreOne in five women has changed contraception
With the affair of new generation pills, the use of oral contraception has fallen by nearly 10% in 3 years, ...
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Contraception: the new youth of the copper IUD
© iStockPhotoJust a year ago, at the request of the Minister, the National Agency for Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) ...
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The conditions for issuing contraception for minors
The free pill for girls aged 15 to 18 goes into effect on March 31. Minors must provide a doctor's ...
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Contraception: exponential increase in IUD sales
© iStockThe trend observed by the National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) since February 2013 continues: sales of implants and IUDs ...
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Contraception: French women convinced by the IUD
For the second year in a row, the IUD increased in sales of various contraceptive methods. An evolution of practices ...
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Contraception: sales of IUDs explode
According to the latest ANSM report, sales of implants and IUDs have increased by 26% since December 2012. The 6th ...
Read moreFive days for emergency contraception
Little is known about emergency contraception among women and Inpes, the National Institute for Prevention and Health Education, is launching ...
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Ten years on the pill halves the risk of ovarian cancer
An American study has just shown that oral hormonal contraception had a considerable protective effect against ovarian cancer. And the ...
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How contraception for French women evolved
Since the affair of the new generation pills, the health authorities wish to raise awareness of the various contraceptive methods. ...
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The IUD effective in emergencies
A study of 7,000 women found that the IUD is the most effective method of emergency contraception. But gynecologists are ...
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Why the pill does not work as well in young women
According to the FECOND study, the use of the pill fell by 10% in 10 years among young women aged ...
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