Daily Archives: August 10, 2018

FDA OKs First Direct-to-Consumer Birth Control App

The “fertility awareness” app, called Natural Cycles, calculates the days of the month a woman is likely to be fertile based on daily body temperature readings and menstrual cycle information. FDA Approvals …read more

FDA Clears First Vaginal Ring for 1 Year of Birth Control

Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system) is the first vaginal ring contraceptive approved that provides a full year of protection against unintended pregnancy. FDA Approvals …read more

Catch-up HPV Vaccination Effective for Women Under 21 Years

Women who initiate HPV vaccination series after age 21 do not receive the same benefit as adolescents and younger women, a study has shown. Medscape Medical News …read more