Hormonal birth control
Coverage of Hormonal birth control in the Nexus archive.
- Hormonal birth control may influence eating behaviors, study finds
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that women taking active hormone birth control pills reported higher levels of emotional eating.
- Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker
Oura, a smart ring company, is launching a new feature called Hormonal Birth Control support within its Cycle Insights tool, which tracks how over 20 types of hormonal contraception (e.g., pills, patches, IUDs) affect biometric data like temperature, sleep, and recovery. The update, described as a 'first-of-its-kind experience,' will roll out globally on May 6th.
- Trump administration shifts focus of Title X family planning program away from birth control
The Trump administration is altering the Title X family planning program to prioritize 'natural family planning' methods over traditional hormonal birth control. The change includes new guidelines promoting alternative contraceptive approaches. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder is analyzing the policy shift.