A YouGov survey found nearly half of UK adults find it hard to access emergency contraception on Sundays, and two-thirds after 10 pm. The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare advocates reclassifying the 'morning-after pill' for direct sale in shops.
Oura announced a new Hormonal Birth Control feature within its Cycle Insights, rolling out globally on May 6th. The feature tracks how over 20 combinations of hormonal contraception—including pills, patches, IUDs, and implants—affect temperature patterns, sleep, and recovery. Users can track bleeding and symptoms, distinguishing biometrics across hormone and hormone-free days to establish baseline cycles. The article notes the wellness tech trend of hormone optimization while cautioning about privacy concerns in a post-Roe v. Wade United States.
The second Trump administration's elimination of US international family planning programs has created what experts call the largest disruption ever to global family planning efforts. In Uganda, community health workers like Prossy Muyingo have lost their jobs and stipends, leaving women who previously accessed contraception through US-funded programs now facing unintended pregnancies. Congress appropriated $575 million for family planning but the administration has not spent it. The US was responsible for over 40% of donor funding worldwide, providing 47 million women with contraceptive access annually.
