Family Planning Research, Columbia University

03/11/2024

New Study Alert!!
Join our non-hormonal contraceptive ring study at Columbia University OB/GYN! Scan the QR code to learn more about the study and fill in the pre-screener.
Please DM us or email us at FPResearch@cumc.columbia.edu if you have any questions❤️

02/14/2023

Help us keep the future of contraception bright—Join the LUMINOUS Study!

This study will investigate whether an investigational contraceptive patch, worn on the skin, can prevent pregnancy in women.

If you are s*xually active, are at least 16 years of age, have normal, regular menstrual cycles, do not wish to become pregnant for at least 12 months, and are willing to try an investigational hormonal method of birth control, then you may be eligible to join the LUMINOUS Study.

Please message us through our Instagram profile (), email us at fpresearch@cumc.columbia.edu, or visit https://recruit.cumc.columbia.edu/studyinfopage/2439

11/11/2019

If you’ve had unprotected s*x in the last 2 days and need the morning after pill, you may be eligible for a paid clinical trial. Call 212-305-8031, or visit https://recruit.cumc.columbia.edu/clinical_trial/1504 for more information. Qualified participants must be seen within 72 hours of having unprotected s*x.

04/06/2018

Pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz tells us about organizing New York's fanciest bake sale ever and the activism she hopes to inspire.

03/30/2018

Check out The Breakthrough Researcher ( #3), Dr. Carolyn Westhoff, a leader in contraceptive research and family planning services!

If you are interested in participating in research: email fpresearch@cumc.columbia.edu

"At this age, I have a long view — I know that we need to stay hopeful and keep fighting."

03/15/2018

Columbia University Medical Center is conducting a clinical
trial looking at the effectiveness over one year of use of an investigational contraceptive vaginal ring.

Pre-menopausal women ages 18-35 who are generally healthy, s*xually active, do not wish to become pregnant and are not at risk for s*xually transmitted infections may qualify. Call us at
(212) 305-8031 or email us at fpresearch@cumc.columbia.edu.
Financial compensation for time and travel may be provided.

11/01/2017

Have you or your friends ever wanted to contribute to research in breast health? By participating in the UPA Breast Study, you can help deepen the understanding of the relationship between s*x hormone receptors and breast cell growth. Call to find out more about participating!

(212) 305-8031 for the Washington Heights location and
(646) 962 – 8313 for the Upper East Side location.

Home UPA Breast Study: We want to find out if UPA changes the breast in a way that could prevent breast cancer. What is UPA? UPA, or ulipristal acetate, is a safe drug that changes the way your body responds to progesterone, a s*x hormone that is made when you ovulate and can cause your breast cells...