contraception

Women who suffered chronic pain and bleeding have lost a class action lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device. 

The Greens have announced a new policy to provide women with free access to contraception. Could we see it in action?

You should question your doctor about migraines, even if you’ve been taking the same type of contraceptive pill for years.

Seven in ten Australian women say they have insufficient education on contraception, according to a new national survey.

Many advocates are urging government’s support in an ongoing Senate Inquiry into reproductive health and contraception access in Australia. 

The women claim Bayer’s Essure contraceptive device has caused them debilitating pain and in some cases having to undergo hysterectomies.

The Taliban have banned the use of contraception in two cities, claiming its use by women is part of a Western agenda to control the Muslim population

2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the election of the Whitlam Government and one often forgotten policy decision had big impacts on women.

By removing the fear of pregnancy, the pill helped to change women’s attitude towards sex, writes Michelle Arrow.

Already, those aged up to 18 have access to free contraception, this policy now extends the age to 25 to support more young women.

A new report revealed that two-thirds of respondents were not aware the morning after pill could be obtained without a prescription.