Contraceptive Technology Update – August 1, 2025

Potential Contraceptives, New Copper IUD May Offer More Non-Hormonal Options

Some scientists have focused on finding a nonhormonal-based contraception option that would be effective and acceptable to people who want to stay away from hormones and their side effects.

Research Shows Providers Experiencing Distress Post-Dobbs Decision

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with clinicians — both in states with abortion bans and those without bans — about how changes in pregnancy care because of the Dobbs decision affected them.

OB/GYNs Can Help Patients Struggling with Mental Health Issues Related to Dobbs

OB/GYNs and reproductive healthcare providers can help young women cope with mental stress by providing support.

Maternal Deaths, Illness Rise in Some States as Policy Changes Affect Reproductive Care Access

New research shows that more pregnancy-capable people in the United States could have difficulty accessing contraceptives. Also, maternal deaths and morbidity are rising and could continue to rise because of additional policy changes.

Vasectomy Follow-Up Rates: How Good Are They?

In this retrospective cohort study of 2,567 patients at a single institution, 42.1% of men did not follow up at all after vasectomy for semen analysis. Of those with spermatozoa on the initial testing post-vasectomy, 43.3% of men failed to return for repeat testing.