Potential role of genetics in contraceptive failure
A small percentage of women may become pregnant even with “perfect” use of contraceptives. Researchers have turned to pharmacogenetics to...
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Apr 1, 20192 min read
Contraceptive Jewelry Under Development
In the future, preventing pregnancy may be as easy as putting on jewelry. According to an article in the Journal of Controlled Release...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read
It’s an exciting time at the CTI Exchange!
Since 2015, the CTI Exchange has served as a platform to increase global access to information and resources that supports contraceptive ...
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Feb 13, 20192 min read
Why Aren’t Female Condom Markets Working?
Gloria dreams of a contraceptive and HIV prevention method that she can control. As a university student in Zambia, Gloria goes on dates...
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Feb 5, 20191 min read
DHS Program Seeks Feedback on Model Questionnaires
The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program is currently soliciting feedback on its model questionnaires, optional modules, and bio...
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Jan 30, 20191 min read
NICHD Solicits Feedback on Strategic Plan
The NICHD has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on its new strategic plan. NICHD is seeking input from a variety...
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Jan 22, 20193 min read
New Female Condom: How to Interest Providers and Retailers
Clara took a chance and bought 15 units of Whisper, a new female condom, to sell in her small shop in the fast-growing city of Mzuzu, Malawi
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Jan 17, 20191 min read
Microneedle patches designed to deliver long-acting contraceptive hormone
Sustained hormonal release of a contraceptive hormone may be possible via the use of biodegradable levonorgestrel-releasing microneedle...
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Jan 17, 20191 min read
FDA plans new office to revamp drug review process
The United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S.FDA) has plans to create the Office of Drug Evaluation Science (ODES) in an effort to...
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Dec 7, 20181 min read
International Conference on Family Planning
From November 12-15, more than 3,700 people gathered for the fifth International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Kigali, Rwanda....
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Dec 7, 20181 min read
Launch of first clinical trial for male contraceptive gel
In November 2018, the Population Council, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the..
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Sep 25, 20181 min read
Celebrating #NextGenContraception on World Contraception Day
The CTI Exchange joins global partners in celebrating World Contraception Day which takes place on September 26th each year. To celebrate...
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