Contraception and family planning
Davina McCall’s Pill Revolution review – this powerful documentary could save lives
Why is there so little research into the pill? Why are women in the UK offered so little contraceptive choice? This programme tackles the troubling truth – and will make you very angry indeed
Leila Latif
08, Jun, 2023 @9:00 PM
Tell us: have you faced barriers to accessing contraception in the UK?
We want to hear from people in the UK on this issue after the women’s health ambassador warned that access has worsened
Guardian community team
05, Jun, 2023 @1:28 PM
Access to contraception has got harder in England, top doctor says
Lesley Regan, women’s health ambassador for England, says ‘destructive’ changes to NHS system in 2012 are failing women
Rachel Hall
04, Jun, 2023 @11:01 PM
Dorothy Milne obituary
Other lives: Family planning and sexual health doctor who co-founded the One25 charity
Alisoun Milne
22, May, 2023 @12:00 PM
Disabled Australian women face forced sterilisation, abortion and contraception, health groups say
Inquiry submissions speak of ‘reproductive violence’, ‘coercion’ and ‘extreme’ violation of rights of women with disabilities
Tory Shepherd
26, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Great news, a contraceptive pill for men without side-effects! Now how about one for women? | Zoe Williams
Making men share responsibility for preventing unwanted pregnancy would have big implications – if it ever happens, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
Zoe Williams
19, Apr, 2023 @12:15 PM
In Florida, parents are always right – even when they think a Michelangelo is porn
A principal was fired after a Renaissance art class was shown David in the latest example of the state’s censorship crusade
Arwa Mahdawi
25, Mar, 2023 @1:00 PM
Should I worry about the cancer risk from hormonal contraceptives?
While these drugs carry a greater breast cancer risk, those chances are very small for people under 40
Andrew Gregory Health editor
23, Mar, 2023 @3:16 PM
All hormonal contraceptives ‘carry small increased risk of breast cancer’
Research finds use of progestogen is associated with a 20-30% higher risk but this falls after no longer taking it
Rachel Hall
21, Mar, 2023 @6:00 PM
Male contraceptive taken shortly before sex shows promise, say scientists
Study in mice suggests drug could temporarily stop sperm moving by blocking critical protein
Nicola Davis Science Correspondent
17, Feb, 2023 @4:26 PM
Taliban fighters stop chemists selling contraception
Reports that soldiers have threatened those issuing birth control medicines come as Afghan midwives and activists warn of impact on women’s health and rights
Haroon Janjua
17, Feb, 2023 @10:00 AM
George Washington University installs emergency contraception vending machine
Students led effort over concern for reproductive rights after supreme court struck down constitutional right to abortion
Gloria Oladipo in New York
30, Jan, 2023 @9:49 PM
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