A year later, advocates say OTC birth control pill impact felt among young women especially
The company behind Opill didn't release specific data but said Monday in a statement that sales "have grown on a weekly basis ...
Here’s what’s different about Slinda, the single-hormone contraceptive just added to the PBS
From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This ...
Medical Dialogues2h
Depression potential side effect of hormonal contraceptive use: Wiley
Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) are the most commonly used contraceptive measure, owing to their effectiveness and practicability. Women in this region were more familiar with oral ...
Rolling Out1d
Why some women develop fibroids while others don’t
Discover why some women develop fibroids while others don't, from genetics and hormones to lifestyle and environmental ...
Psychology Today10d
This Is Your Brain on Contraceptives
The nervous system is a major target for both positive and negative actions of hormones while using hormonal contraceptives.
Health explainer: Hormonal birth control
There are two main types of hormonal birth control and several different forms. The combined contraceptive pill contains ...
National Catholic Register6d
Colleges Dispense ‘Morning-After’ Pills in Vending Machines
The push for ‘reproductive wellness’ on campuses has led to vending machines dispensing pills that can end human lives.
Sunita Williams to return to Earth from space: How do female astronauts manage periods in space?
Explore how female astronauts, including Sunita Williams, manage menstruation in space. Discover the practical solutions and ...
STDs on the rise across the UK as Gen Z increasingly refuse to wear condoms
As STD rates have risen across Britain, safe sex experts point towards troubling changes in contraception trends linked to ...
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Breakthrough in Male Contraception: Hormone-Free Pill Shows Promise
An experimental hormone-free male contraceptive pill, developed by YourChoice Therapeutics, is showing promise in early human trials. The pill, which interferes with vitamin A signaling necessary for ...
The Diamondback6d
Here’s how to access contraceptives and reproductive healthcare at UMD
The University of Maryland offers free sexual health, contraception and healthcare supplies that can be found in the ...
Step closer to male contraceptive pill
After decades of attempts to develop a male contraceptive pill, a new study suggests it could be a big step closer to reality. A contraceptive pill for men is on the horizon after early human trials ...