Hormonal contraception

Oral contraceptives are commonly used by more than 150 million women globally, with combined oral contraceptives (COCs) being the most prevalent variety. These synthetic hormones have been shown to influence the brain network responsible for processing fear.

All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills, according to a study published on March 21.

The financial crisis has led to a reduction in abortions in Greece but it is still remains in the first ranks among European countries according to a British study conducted by the Obstretic-Gynecological Clinics of the University of London. There are 80,000 abortions per year, half of which involve underage girls.

We all know that there are a smorgasbord of birth control options for women, but all that could soon change. Recent successful animal trials may bring new methods of birth control for men as early as 2017 helping to redistribute the birth control options. Vasalgel, a non-hormonal option, is anticipated to be among the first FDA-approved male contraceptives – the best thing since the condom.

After expressing his staunch opposition against abortions, C-sections and morning-after pills, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has now tackled the contraception issue by declaring that it was “treason to the country,” in remarks that are likely to revive controversy on reproductive health.