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A significant increase in sterilizations among French men has been reported, with the number of vasectomies performed in France growing drastically in recent years.

João Pessoa has started offering the Implanon contraceptive method for free at several public health units in the city.

Cabo Frio has started offering intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants through its public healthcare system to enhance women’s access to long-term contraceptive methods.

Researchers at the Frankfurt University Hospital are developing a hormone-free contraceptive pill to address the declining acceptance of traditional hormonal methods among women.

A woman from Cheshire experiences shocking health consequences after using contraceptive injections for 21 years, leading to a diagnosis of four brain tumours.

A recent report highlights the stark disparity in the availability of emergency contraceptive pills (after pills) in Japan, with Saitama having only about one-seventeenth the number of pharmacies as Tokyo offering these medications.

The city of Garanhuns in Brazil has begun offering the Implanon contraceptive implant through its public health system.

From July, women in Victoria will be able to obtain contraceptive pills without a prescription at designated pharmacies, simplifying access to contraceptive options.

A recent agreement between the cities of Rijeka and Pula has drawn criticism for promoting inappropriate educational materials regarding topics like contraception and masturbation in schools.

A Swedish professor discusses the need for surgery to remove contraceptive spirals that have mistakenly migrated into the abdominal cavity, a rare but notable complication.

209 women are seeking compensation from the Greenlandic government for having received a spiral or other contraception without consent since January 1, 1992.

The municipal health system of Florianópolis has begun offering the Implanon subdermal contraceptive implant for free to enhance women's access to safe and effective birth control methods.

Every year in Latvia, about 100 minor girls give birth, while 60 pregnancies are aborted, highlighting the need for better access to contraception and health education.

Poland has improved its position in the European Contraception Atlas and is now fifth from the bottom, but still ranks poorly in access to contraceptives.

Health units in Brazil's Federal District are now offering a new contraceptive implant, Implanon, as part of the public healthcare system.

A report highlights that the Latvian government limits contraceptive support to individuals under 19 who have given birth or had a pregnancy terminated, raising concerns about inadequate access for young women.

Czech influencer Lucie Feriková discusses her partner's decision to undergo a vasectomy, highlighting the topic of shared responsibility in contraception.

Kraków is launching a pilot program using contraceptive-infused corn to control the pigeon population in the city.

Kraków will implement a pilot program utilizing contraceptive bird feed to manage its pigeon population amidst increasing complaints from residents about their droppings and damage to infrastructure.

February 13 is celebrated for several love-related observances, including Condom Day, which promotes responsible contraceptive use.

A 40-year-old woman experienced a life-threatening heart attack shortly after changing her contraceptive pill, highlighting potential health risks associated with hormonal contraception.

The city of São Vicente has opened registrations for a contraceptive application drive for adolescents until February 23.

The subdermal contraceptive implant, known as Implanon, is now being offered at 23 Family Health Units in Cuiabá by trained professionals.

The rising cost of living and limited access to contraception have led to an 11% increase in abortion rates in England and Wales, reaching the highest levels since 1967.

The British National Health Service warns that the popular weight loss injection Mounjaro may hinder the effectiveness of contraceptive pills and hormone replacement therapy due to its mechanism of action.

China has removed the tax exemption on contraception, implementing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills starting January 1st to encourage higher birth rates amid declining natality.

China has ended a three-decade exemption on contraceptive products by imposing a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills as part of its efforts to combat declining birth rates.