Sexual and reproductive healthcare during the COVID-19 epidemic
The Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) have prepared advice for women seeking to obtain contraception, abortion, and other forms of sexual and...
Sexual and reproductive health experts call for more independent research on fertility apps
Leading sexual and reproductive health experts have responded to news that the Natural Cycles fertility awareness app has been approved as a class IIb...
Long-term study provides reassuring answers on contraceptive pill and cancer
FPA welcomes the results of a 44-year study on the long-term effects of the combined hormonal contraceptive pill. The study found that people who...
Ignoring unplanned pregnancy a false economy for local authorities
7.4 million women aged between 15 and 44 in England live in an area where the local authority currently has no strategy to reduce...
Did you know that there are 15 methods of contraception available in the UK?
To mark World Contraception Day, we are busting some common myths and misconceptions. MYTH: My only contraception choices are condoms or the pill Although these are...
FPA responds to NICE draft guidance on condoms
Sexual health charity FPA has welcomed new draft guidance from NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) on increasing the provision of...
Survey finds worrying gaps in GP contraceptive provision
A survey of more than 1,000 GPs across England has highlighted worrying gaps in contraceptive provision. Just 2% of the 1,023 GPs from 914 practices...
Study linking hormonal contraception and increased risk of depression
FPA has been quoted in the press about a study into possible side effects of using hormonal contraception. Research carried out with women living in...
