Birth Control

• Halifax sexual health clinic receives outpour of community support to provide free IUDs

  A sexual health clinic in Halifax that has been providing free birth control devices to patients in need is grateful for support as donations run out, but says more is needed.

  Health

  Mar 15
  
• N.S. sexual health clinic can no longer give free birth control to patients in need

  A Halifax sexual health clinic that has been making birth control devices available for free to patients who can’t afford them has to stop after running out of donations.

  Health

  Mar 11
  
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• NDP close to presenting ‘final offer’ on pharmacare: Singh

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is close to giving the Liberals a final offer on pharmacare, which would include a push for universal coverage of contraception.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• An app for birth control? Some experts urge caution despite regulatory approval

  The contraceptive app, called Natural Cycles, received Health Canada approval on Jan. 9 for its use as a medical device for birth control.

  Health

  Feb 9
• Alberta government’s decision to not offer free birth control shortsighted, advocate says

  A women's health advocate is denouncing a decision by the Alberta government to vote down a motion brought forward by the provincial NDP to offer free, prescription contraceptives.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2023
• Free prescription contraception from the Manitoba government a win for one expert

  The provincial NDP government is reiterating its promise to make prescription contraception free for Manitobans. One expert says that is a win for women's health.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2023
• Ontario Pharmacists Association says ability to prescribe birth control should be next

  Pharmacists in Ontario can now diagnose and treat 19 common ailments but they still can't prescribe birth control or emergency contraception.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2023
• Can ‘the pill’ affect mood? Why some women are ditching their birth control

  Moodiness is one of the most common side effects reported by those taking the pill, and though the supporting evidence is mounting, scientific literature can’t confidently say why.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 25, 2023
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• Manitoba expert pushes for better IUD insertions to improve pain management, patient care

  The insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) is an unpleasant experience for many women and according to one medical expert in the province, it shouldn't have to be.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2023
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• U.S. OK’s 1st nonprescription birth control pill. Should Canada follow?

  The FDA has approved a nonprescription, progestin-only birth control pill called Opill, which experts are saying could be a positive step forward for increasing access.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2023