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• Some Hormonal Contraceptives May Impact Childrens’ Bone Health, Case Study Warns

  October 13, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds some hormonal contraceptives can reduce bone density in adolescent users, increasing the risk of fractures and other health problems later in life.

• Long-Acting IUD Birth Control Often Results in Long-Term Use by Women: Study

  August 17, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Women who begin using implantable, retrievable birth control devices tend to stick with them for years, according to the findings of a new study.

• Implanon Lawsuit Over Migration Injury Pending Against Against Merck

  August 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Three women and family members are pursuing a lawsuit against Merck and Organon over Implanon birth control device migrations.

• IUD Birth Control Device Use Skyrocketing: CDC Report

  February 26, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that more women are turning to IUDs and implants for long-term birth control.

• Birth Control IUDs May Prevent Pregnancy Longer Than Indicated: Study

  February 12, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The Mirena IUD and other contraceptive implants may last longer than FDA-approved durations, according to the findings of a new study.

• Most Women Keep IUD Birth Control Long-Term: Study

  November 15, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers say most women who use IUDs keep using them for a long period of time.

• Implanon Birth Control Effectiveness Questioned After Unwanted Pregnancies

  January 14, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Recent revelations that nearly 600 women in the U.K. have reported becoming pregnant after being implanted with the Implanon have...