Contraceptive Technology Update – July 1, 2025

Research Examines Which Patients Discontinue IUDs in Pre- and Post-Dobbs Eras

Intrauterine devices have become more popular in the United States. Researchers have found that intrauterine device removals also have changed since Dobbs, with removals decreasing significantly between the time periods 2017-2019 and 2022-2023.

What Hormonal Side Effects Should New Users of the Levonorgestrel 52-mg IUD Expect?

This secondary analysis compares the incidence of hormone-related side effects of the levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) between users who previously were using combined hormone contraceptives vs. nonhormonal contraceptives to understand which side effects can be directly attributed to the IUD and which are more likely secondary to discontinuation of combined hormonal contraceptives.

Abortion Restrictions Lead to Worse Outcomes in Maternal Health, Poverty, and More

Researchers found that state laws that more severely restricted abortion access in the time period of 2011-2019 were associated with worse maternal health outcomes for the most vulnerable women.

Community Engagement Can Help Prevent Unintended Teenage Pregnancies

Various studies show that comprehensive sex education for youth can reduce unintended teen pregnancies.