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Switch to longer-lasting contraception
(The Scotsman 28/10/2009)
MORE women are turning to longer-acting methods of contraception, such as the coil, implants, or injections. The take-up for such methods increased from 40.6 per 1,000 women aged 15-49 in 2008 to 59.1 this year, figures show. The proportion has increased in all health board areas. Meanwhile, research from the NHS in Scotland shows a long-term decline in the number of women being sterilised - the figure is down 67 per cent since 2000.
Scots to help test jabs in bid to make male birth control more popular
(The Scotsman 04/10/2009)
A NEW contraceptive that promises to make long-term birth control more acceptable to men is to be tested in Scotland. Previous attempts at popularising the male "pill" have foundered because, although effective, they have involved weekly injections. But a new combination of hormones means that the jabs now only have to be administered once every two months. Scottish couples are now being urged to come forward to help researchers trial the new method, which stops sperm production.
Contraception myths 'widespread'
(BBC 05/09/2009)
A UK survey has revealed that myths about contraception may be widespread. One in five women said they had heard of kitchen items, including bread, cling film and even chicken skin, being used as alternative barrier methods. Others had heard food items such as kebabs, Coca-cola or crisps could be used as oral contraceptives. The survey questioned 1,000 women aged 18 to 50 and was carried out by market research company Opinion Health, sponsored by Bayer Schering Pharma.
Women 'doubt men will take pill'
(BBC 25/08/2009)
A university report has claimed that while men welcomed a male contraceptive pill, women said their partners could not be trusted to take one regularly. A Teesside University team questioned 380 people about their attitude to the male pill, which is still under test. Judith Eberhardt, who led the team, is urging companies to make the pill in many forms to allay women's fears. She said a male pill could be supplied as an implant or an injection, which would remove the need to take it daily.
Teenage pregnancy: a national talking point
(Telegraph 10/07/2009)
"It's perfectly normal to have a child when you're 15 or 16," said Rhiannon, "that's what these girls think. For them it's not a big deal. That's the problem." I nodded slowly. "It's almost infectious," continued Rhiannon, "one girl gets pregnant and then over the course of a few months, all her friends fall pregnant, too. By the time they get to see me, it's too late to do anything to change things," she added with a shrug of resignation.
Teen pregnancy project ditched
(BBC 08/07/2009)
A multi-million pound project to reduce pregnancies among youngsters deemed at risk has been abandoned after research showed it was not cutting conceptions. The £5.9m Young People's Development Programme (YPDP) offered support and advice to disadvantaged teenagers in 27 parts of England between 2004 and 2007. But teenagers who took part were actually more likely to fall pregnant than those in comparable groups. The research appears in the British Medical Journal.
Parents no longer worried if teens carry condoms
(The Scotsman 15/06/2009)
PARENTS are no longer concerned about their children carrying contraception, with a fifth saying they have bought condoms to keep at home, a survey found today. The poll, of more than 1,000 people, found that parents are no longer prudish about talking about sex. Just four per cent of parents questioned said they would be anxious if they discovered their teenager, aged 16-19, was carrying contraception, with nine in ten saying they would want to talk to them about it.
Safe sex campaign 'wasted money'
(BBC 30/05/2009)
A government safer sex campaign aimed at teenagers has been branded a "gimmicky" waste of taxpayers' money. "Want respect? Use a condom" campaign included a specially-made drama series, called "Thmbnls" which cost £250,000. But only 5,576 mobile phone users signed up for the videos, which meant it cost £45 per subscriber when set against the cost of the film. The government said the campaign was a success and the number of subscribers had exceeded its own targets.
Men needed for contraceptive test
(BBC 21/05/2009)
Researchers at the University of Manchester are looking for couples to test the new male contraceptive. Men in stable relationships were being asked to come forward and inject the hormonal birth control, using it instead of their female partner. The men from the couples - 60 in Manchester and a further 340 internationally - will be tested. The study is partly funded by the World Health Organisation, concerned about the lack of male contraception.
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