Move over, ladies. The quest for male birth control is heating up, and it’s not just about gels and pills—it’s about rewriting the rules of reproductive responsibility. This month researchers unveiled results of phase II clinical trials that show NES/T, an alcohol based gel much like an after shave balm, containing a mix of testosterone […]

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A recent study compared the risk of cancer between non-hormonal-copper and hormone‑releasing intrauterine device users. An intrauterine device is a small device placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two types of intrauterine devices: the non-hormonal-copper and the hormone-releasing intrauterine devices. As with any birth control, these devices also offer benefits and risks. […]

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A major reason for unplanned pregnancies is limited access to long-acting and cost-effective contraceptive methods. A microneedle patch for delivering hormones to prevent pregnancy is currently being developed. An astonishing 85 million pregnancies around the world were unintended in 2012. This has led to millions of abortions. Affected women and their families, as well as […]

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Recent research has suggested ties between pancreatic cancer and the use of birth control pills. Danish researchers Butt and colleagues investigate whether this is the case. Pancreatic cancer is rare but extremely lethal. Pancreatic tissues display sex-hormone receptors, and both estrogen and progesterone appear to inhibit pancreatic tumor growth. These hormones are the main components […]

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A recent study set out to determine if the association between oral contraceptives and the risk of particular cancers was affected by lifestyle factors. Oral contraceptives are commonly used and there is substantial research on the risks and benefits regarding their use. A study carried out in the United States and published in JAMA Oncology […]

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A recent study in the United States compared the benefits experienced by women using two different forms of combined oral contraceptive pills. The introduction of combined oral contraceptive pills in the sixties provided couples with a new option to consider in family planning and gave women greater flexibility in making life choices. Oral contraceptives supply […]

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Modern hormonal contraceptives are used frequently worldwide among women. A research group recently analyzed whether modern hormonal contraceptives affected breast cancer risk among pre-menopausal women in Denmark. It is estimated that over 140 million women worldwide use hormonal contraception. The hormone estrogen is known to contribute to the initiation of breast cancer. Because hormonal contraception […]

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An unplanned pregnancy due to ineffective contraception discovered in its second trimester may be a compelling reason for a female to seek an abortion. Teens and women in such a situation shared their stories. The stories of 28 Scottish, English and Welsh females with pregnancies between 20 and up to 24 weeks are fraught with […]

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