https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed A brand of contraceptive pill with a particular type of oestrogen has run out in all of Sweden's pharmacies, which could make it hard for those who use it to find an equivalent. https://www.thelocal.se/20190625/contraceptive-pill-zoely-runs-out-in-swedish-pharmacies Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:50:15 +0200 contraceptive-pill-zoely-runs-out-in-swedish-pharmacies A Swedish region is set to offer free contraception to all women under the age of 26. But the head of a sex education group has told The Local the scheme should be available at national level. https://www.thelocal.se/20160201/swedish-region-to-offer-free-birth-control-to-all-women-under-26 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:02:48 +0100 swedish-region-to-offer-free-birth-control-to-all-women-under-26 Three hundred women from across Sweden are taking part in a study designed to demonstrate that modern contraceptive pills don't lead to decreased libido or mood swings. https://www.thelocal.se/20141030/swedish-women-in-two-year-sex-study Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:47:00 +0100 swedish-women-in-two-year-sex-study Young women and girls in Sweden are getting fewer abortions, according to new figures, which also reveal a slight increase in controversial later-term abortions. https://www.thelocal.se/20110608/34224 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:42:00 +0200 34224 A report presented to the government on Monday has proposed that Sweden establish a national abortion registry and distribute free contraceptives to students over fifteen in a bid to lower the number of unwanted pregnancies and abortions. https://www.thelocal.se/20090615/20080 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:56:00 +0200 20080 A young Swedish couple found to their amazement that they were expecting a baby - despite the fact that the girl had a contraceptive implant. https://www.thelocal.se/20090415/18864 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:43:00 +0200 18864 Women on the pill have a higher incidence of asthma than other women of a fertile age, according to a study involving Swedish researchers. https://www.thelocal.se/20090207/17426 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:25:00 +0100 17426 Women in Sweden have become less inclined to use contraceptives. Sales of the morning-after pill have been on the increase, as have the number of abortions, while fewer women are using the contraceptive pill to prevent unwanted pregnancies, Sveriges Radio reports. https://www.thelocal.se/20070209/6353 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:58:00 +0100 6353