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New Study Suggests HIV Risk with Hormonal Contraceptives: What It Means for Family Planning Policy and Programs

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by Ruwaida Salem, Knowledge for Health (K4Health)

October 13, 2011 - 10:01am (Print)

new study published this week in The Lancet Infectious Diseases suggests that use of hormonal contraceptives, particularly injectables, may double the risk of uninfected women acquiring HIV. 

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After 36 years, Will Maine Back Out Now?

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by Micah Steffes, RH Reality Check

February 10, 2009 - 6:24am (Print)

Say this ten times fast: An Act to Protect the Safety of Maine Children by Requiring the Express Consent of Legal Guardian to Dispense Prescription Medication to a Minor.

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His or Hers? Male Contraception on the Horizon

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by Amie Newman

October 10, 2007 - 9:30am (Print)

A birth control pill for men, along with other forms of male contraception, are in development. But will men use these methods? And will male contraception mean the responsibility for birth control is equally shared?

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