Contraception Journal
@contraceptionjl.bsky.social
Welcome to the new official Bluesky account for Contraception Journal!
We are a premier international academic journal dedicated to reproductive health issues including #contraception, #abortion, and #healthpolicy.
https://www.contraceptionjournal.org
We are a premier international academic journal dedicated to reproductive health issues including #contraception, #abortion, and #healthpolicy.
https://www.contraceptionjournal.org
🚨 Post-Dobbs, self-managed medication abortion awareness in Ohio remains low. Many women confuse Plan B with abortion pills, and awareness is lowest among Black, Asian, and less-educated women. These disparities raise urgent equity concerns. #MedSky
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
May 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🚨 Post-Dobbs, self-managed medication abortion awareness in Ohio remains low. Many women confuse Plan B with abortion pills, and awareness is lowest among Black, Asian, and less-educated women. These disparities raise urgent equity concerns. #MedSky
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
We’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief! 📢
Contraception (us!), the official journal of the Society of Family Planning, is inviting applications for EIC starting January 2026.
📆 Apply by Aug 4, 2025
📩 CV + letter to a.boccelli@elsevier.com
⬇️ Full details
🔗: contraceptionjournal.org/call-for-editor
Contraception (us!), the official journal of the Society of Family Planning, is inviting applications for EIC starting January 2026.
📆 Apply by Aug 4, 2025
📩 CV + letter to a.boccelli@elsevier.com
⬇️ Full details
🔗: contraceptionjournal.org/call-for-editor
May 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We’re hiring an Editor-in-Chief! 📢
Contraception (us!), the official journal of the Society of Family Planning, is inviting applications for EIC starting January 2026.
📆 Apply by Aug 4, 2025
📩 CV + letter to a.boccelli@elsevier.com
⬇️ Full details
🔗: contraceptionjournal.org/call-for-editor
Contraception (us!), the official journal of the Society of Family Planning, is inviting applications for EIC starting January 2026.
📆 Apply by Aug 4, 2025
📩 CV + letter to a.boccelli@elsevier.com
⬇️ Full details
🔗: contraceptionjournal.org/call-for-editor
💊What motivates men to try hormonal birth control?
This new study shares insights from clinical trial participants—revealing personal, relational, and societal reasons driving interest in male contraceptives and its importance for the future #MedSky
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
This new study shares insights from clinical trial participants—revealing personal, relational, and societal reasons driving interest in male contraceptives and its importance for the future #MedSky
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
May 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
💊What motivates men to try hormonal birth control?
This new study shares insights from clinical trial participants—revealing personal, relational, and societal reasons driving interest in male contraceptives and its importance for the future #MedSky
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
This new study shares insights from clinical trial participants—revealing personal, relational, and societal reasons driving interest in male contraceptives and its importance for the future #MedSky
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🚹 What’s next in male birth control?
Contraception’s new Special Issue explores the future of male contraception—from hormonal gels to non-hormonal innovations—and why expanding options matters more than ever. Take a look at our 10 articles👇 #MedSky
🔗: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Contraception’s new Special Issue explores the future of male contraception—from hormonal gels to non-hormonal innovations—and why expanding options matters more than ever. Take a look at our 10 articles👇 #MedSky
🔗: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
April 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
🚹 What’s next in male birth control?
Contraception’s new Special Issue explores the future of male contraception—from hormonal gels to non-hormonal innovations—and why expanding options matters more than ever. Take a look at our 10 articles👇 #MedSky
🔗: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
Contraception’s new Special Issue explores the future of male contraception—from hormonal gels to non-hormonal innovations—and why expanding options matters more than ever. Take a look at our 10 articles👇 #MedSky
🔗: www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...
👉Our new study shows denying abortion access to people with chronic kidney disease leads to worse health outcomes, higher costs, and more deaths. Providing access is a cost-effective, life-saving strategy.
💡Abortion access is essential medical care.
🔗 www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
💡Abortion access is essential medical care.
🔗 www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
April 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
👉Our new study shows denying abortion access to people with chronic kidney disease leads to worse health outcomes, higher costs, and more deaths. Providing access is a cost-effective, life-saving strategy.
💡Abortion access is essential medical care.
🔗 www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
💡Abortion access is essential medical care.
🔗 www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Where do people who use birth control get it, and does insurance matter? This study found most use private providers but those with public or no insurance often rely on community health centers and family planning clinics highlighting need for access.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
March 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Where do people who use birth control get it, and does insurance matter? This study found most use private providers but those with public or no insurance often rely on community health centers and family planning clinics highlighting need for access.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Why do case reports matter? 👩⚕️📖
Case reports are like medical detective stories, documenting real patient experiences, rare cases, and new treatments. Unlike large studies, they offer quick, valuable insights that drive innovation.
Here are four cases that challenge reproductive healthcare norms!
Case reports are like medical detective stories, documenting real patient experiences, rare cases, and new treatments. Unlike large studies, they offer quick, valuable insights that drive innovation.
Here are four cases that challenge reproductive healthcare norms!
March 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Why do case reports matter? 👩⚕️📖
Case reports are like medical detective stories, documenting real patient experiences, rare cases, and new treatments. Unlike large studies, they offer quick, valuable insights that drive innovation.
Here are four cases that challenge reproductive healthcare norms!
Case reports are like medical detective stories, documenting real patient experiences, rare cases, and new treatments. Unlike large studies, they offer quick, valuable insights that drive innovation.
Here are four cases that challenge reproductive healthcare norms!
Research on estetrol/drospirenone highlights cardiovascular safety. Among 1,400+ participants with risk factors only 0.2% stopped due to hypertension all with high-normal BP and other risks. Findings suggest good tolerance but more research is needed.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
March 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Research on estetrol/drospirenone highlights cardiovascular safety. Among 1,400+ participants with risk factors only 0.2% stopped due to hypertension all with high-normal BP and other risks. Findings suggest good tolerance but more research is needed.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Does contraception use align with people's needs? This study validates the PFM Index, a person-centered measure that values both use and nonuse based on preferences. Findings highlight the role of education, partner support, and systemic barriers.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
February 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Does contraception use align with people's needs? This study validates the PFM Index, a person-centered measure that values both use and nonuse based on preferences. Findings highlight the role of education, partner support, and systemic barriers.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
TikTok is shaping conversations on contraception and abortion, but it’s not all accurate info. These four studies explore how personal stories and political views dominate, with a big opportunity for healthcare professionals to step in and provide balanced, reliable education. Take a look! 📲 #MedSky
February 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
TikTok is shaping conversations on contraception and abortion, but it’s not all accurate info. These four studies explore how personal stories and political views dominate, with a big opportunity for healthcare professionals to step in and provide balanced, reliable education. Take a look! 📲 #MedSky
Expanding the focus on male contraception is key to advancing reproductive health. These four new 2025 studies cover everything from shifts in public interest to the development of new contraceptive options, reflecting the evolving landscape of male reproductive health. Take a look 💡 #MedSky
February 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Expanding the focus on male contraception is key to advancing reproductive health. These four new 2025 studies cover everything from shifts in public interest to the development of new contraceptive options, reflecting the evolving landscape of male reproductive health. Take a look 💡 #MedSky
What does life after Dobbs look like for reproductive health, medical training, and beyond? 🩺💡
The Dobbs decision has reshaped the healthcare landscape, creating ripple effects in policy, education, and patient care. Take a look at five recent studies that shed light on these changes. #MedSky
The Dobbs decision has reshaped the healthcare landscape, creating ripple effects in policy, education, and patient care. Take a look at five recent studies that shed light on these changes. #MedSky
January 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What does life after Dobbs look like for reproductive health, medical training, and beyond? 🩺💡
The Dobbs decision has reshaped the healthcare landscape, creating ripple effects in policy, education, and patient care. Take a look at five recent studies that shed light on these changes. #MedSky
The Dobbs decision has reshaped the healthcare landscape, creating ripple effects in policy, education, and patient care. Take a look at five recent studies that shed light on these changes. #MedSky
How can male contraception reshape reproductive health?
This review highlights the potential of novel methods in clinical trials to advance gender equity, shared contraceptive responsibility, and universal SRH access. Take a look!
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky
This review highlights the potential of novel methods in clinical trials to advance gender equity, shared contraceptive responsibility, and universal SRH access. Take a look!
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky
January 16, 2025 at 12:24 PM
How can male contraception reshape reproductive health?
This review highlights the potential of novel methods in clinical trials to advance gender equity, shared contraceptive responsibility, and universal SRH access. Take a look!
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky
This review highlights the potential of novel methods in clinical trials to advance gender equity, shared contraceptive responsibility, and universal SRH access. Take a look!
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky
As 2024 ends, we reflect on the importance of trauma-informed, accessible abortion care. Let’s continue advocating for compassionate support for all patients in the year ahead. 💛
Read the full article here: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky #ReproductiveHealth #Contraception
Read the full article here: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky #ReproductiveHealth #Contraception
December 28, 2024 at 7:17 PM
As 2024 ends, we reflect on the importance of trauma-informed, accessible abortion care. Let’s continue advocating for compassionate support for all patients in the year ahead. 💛
Read the full article here: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky #ReproductiveHealth #Contraception
Read the full article here: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
#MedSky #ReproductiveHealth #Contraception
Estrogen-free birth control that works for everyone?
Drospirenone 4 mg (24/4 regimen) proves safe and effective for both obese and nonobese users, with consistent outcomes despite weight differences.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Drospirenone 4 mg (24/4 regimen) proves safe and effective for both obese and nonobese users, with consistent outcomes despite weight differences.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
December 27, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Estrogen-free birth control that works for everyone?
Drospirenone 4 mg (24/4 regimen) proves safe and effective for both obese and nonobese users, with consistent outcomes despite weight differences.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Drospirenone 4 mg (24/4 regimen) proves safe and effective for both obese and nonobese users, with consistent outcomes despite weight differences.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Abortion care for patients with bleeding or thrombotic disorders requires planning. These recommendations guide procedural choices, anticoagulation, and post-care for safe, individualized treatment.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
December 27, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Abortion care for patients with bleeding or thrombotic disorders requires planning. These recommendations guide procedural choices, anticoagulation, and post-care for safe, individualized treatment.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Is misoprostol-only effective for first-trimester abortion?
This updated review of 16,000+ patients confirms it’s a safe and effective option, with an 11% treatment failure rate when using optimal dosing and <0.2% risk of hospitalization.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
This updated review of 16,000+ patients confirms it’s a safe and effective option, with an 11% treatment failure rate when using optimal dosing and <0.2% risk of hospitalization.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
December 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Is misoprostol-only effective for first-trimester abortion?
This updated review of 16,000+ patients confirms it’s a safe and effective option, with an 11% treatment failure rate when using optimal dosing and <0.2% risk of hospitalization.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
This updated review of 16,000+ patients confirms it’s a safe and effective option, with an 11% treatment failure rate when using optimal dosing and <0.2% risk of hospitalization.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Which cervical preparation method is best for D&E?
This study compares same-day misoprostol vs. overnight mifepristone. Both are safe and effective, though mifepristone may streamline clinic flow despite slightly longer procedure times.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
This study compares same-day misoprostol vs. overnight mifepristone. Both are safe and effective, though mifepristone may streamline clinic flow despite slightly longer procedure times.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
December 27, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Which cervical preparation method is best for D&E?
This study compares same-day misoprostol vs. overnight mifepristone. Both are safe and effective, though mifepristone may streamline clinic flow despite slightly longer procedure times.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
This study compares same-day misoprostol vs. overnight mifepristone. Both are safe and effective, though mifepristone may streamline clinic flow despite slightly longer procedure times.
🔗: www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
Our goal is to advance reproductive health through the publication of the best new scholarship on contraception and related fields. Count on us for original research, discussions, reviews, and more.
📊Sankey diagram illustrating projected increase in permanent contraception achievement rb.gy/pi3fzm
📊Sankey diagram illustrating projected increase in permanent contraception achievement rb.gy/pi3fzm
December 11, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Our goal is to advance reproductive health through the publication of the best new scholarship on contraception and related fields. Count on us for original research, discussions, reviews, and more.
📊Sankey diagram illustrating projected increase in permanent contraception achievement rb.gy/pi3fzm
📊Sankey diagram illustrating projected increase in permanent contraception achievement rb.gy/pi3fzm
We are the official journal of the Society of Family Planning (societyfp.org), and publish evidence-based clinical guidance on relevant topics for family planning clinicians.
📊Algorithm for a systematic approach to treatment of postabortion hemorrhage www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
📊Algorithm for a systematic approach to treatment of postabortion hemorrhage www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
December 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM
We are the official journal of the Society of Family Planning (societyfp.org), and publish evidence-based clinical guidance on relevant topics for family planning clinicians.
📊Algorithm for a systematic approach to treatment of postabortion hemorrhage www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...
📊Algorithm for a systematic approach to treatment of postabortion hemorrhage www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S001...