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Journal overview

The Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health, The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care publishes original peer-reviewed research papers as well as review papers and other appropriate educational material.

The Editors welcome submissions from members of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health and also from non-members anywhere in the world.

The topics in the interest of the Journal are:

  • Contraception
  • Sexual health and sexual infections
  • Abortion
  • All aspects of reproductive health excluding infertility and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures related topics
  • Sexual identity (for example gender, sexual orientation, pornography, female mutilation, etc.)

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care accepts the following types of article:

  • Original Research
  • Short Communication
  • Review (Systematic and Meta-Analyses, Narrative)
  • Expert Opinion
  • Debate/Opinion paper
  • Editorial
  • Letter to the Editor/Case Report
  • Special Report

Peer Review Policy:

All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous reviewing by independent reviewers.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

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