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“More teens are using more contraceptives”
32% fewer abortions in 2009 than in 1990.
The rate of teen abortions in 2009 was less than one-half the rate it was in 1990.

These are really great headlines for a change!

So the title of the article really should read
“Women Now Planning Their Families”  or “Less Unintended Pregnancies Among Women”

Women are being empowered to take charge of their lives and plan their families through the use of contraception, including for teens, simply waiting longer before becoming sexually active.
More such highlights, please!

Read the CNN interview here

IUDs have made great inroads from years ago.
They are placed at 99% effective against pregnancy (though not STDs!).
Women can now choose ones with hormones that help pre-menopause dilemmas (check with your doctor…).
And more good news on top came out this year: IUDs are safe for teens.

IUD

Alarming on the other hand was another study this year that birth control costs more in poorer neighborhoods than more wealthy counterparts. Abominable, don’t you think?

 

Thanks to Catherine Pearson @HuffPost for a great wrap-up of some key 2013 women’s health studies. There are more to peruse, here the article link.

Emergency Contraception NOT Effective for Heavy Women?

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Lots of reports swirling that the European version of the morning-after-pill called Norlevo is reduced effective for women 166+ pounds and entirely ineffective for those carrying 176+ pounds.

A package of Plan B

Apparently the chemical recipe of the medication in question mirrors that of popular US versions including Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One Dose, and My Way.
Mother Jones has reported this information from an FDA spokesman who indicated they are evaluating a label change requirement for US manufacturers.
Given that the average weight of American women ages 20+ lies just over 166 pounds, this would mean half the population are not viable candidates for this method of contraception. From 2006 to 2010, a CDC survey reports around 6 million American ladies used emergency contraception.

pro-plan-now suggests all women always being armed in advance for intimacy and not relying on such medications.
Contraception: It’s okay to talk about it!