News tagged with male contraceptive pill


Mutation causing one type of male infertility found

Mutation causing one type of male infertility found

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- A genetic mutation that lies behind one type of male infertility has been discovered by researchers at Oxford University, Ghent University in Belgium, and the University of Massachusetts, ...


Solving the mystery of what puts sperm 'in the mood'

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In a potential advance toward a male contraceptive pill and new treatments for infertility, researchers are reporting the identification of key biochemical changes that put sperm “in the mood” for fertilization.





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Contraceptive pill influences partner choice

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 13, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (25) | comments 5

The contraceptive pill may disrupt women's natural ability to choose a partner genetically dissimilar to themselves, research at the University of Liverpool has found.


The IUD is the most popular long-acting contraceptive amongst Europeans

The IUD is the most popular long-acting contraceptive amongst Europeans

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A European study has defined the profile for the usage of long-acting contraceptive methods. The work, presented with the National Congress of Gynaecology award, shows, amongst other things, that 10% of women ...


Study finds male birth control pill safe

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created Apr 29, 2006 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (16) | comments 0

A British study finds that male contraceptive pills appear to be a safe and effective means of birth control.


Over the counter contraceptive pill will not reduce unplanned pregnancies, says expert

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 24, 2008 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Making the contraceptive pill available without prescription will not reduce unwanted pregnancies, says an expert in an article published on bmj.com today.


Couples to rely on male contraceptive for new trial

Couples to rely on male contraceptive for new trial

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created May 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Couples are being asked to replace their usual form of birth control with a new male contraceptive in a study to test its effectiveness.


Contraception: It's better to be doubly safe than sorry

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 12, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study indicates that the safe sex message is getting through to Australian women, with nearly 70 per cent of those surveyed currently using contraception and 15 per cent using not one but two contraceptive methods to ...


Research shows that the pill does not deserve its reputation for causing weight gain

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 30, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research has not proven that the Pill causes weight gain. But many women are put off using contraceptive pills because this has been listed as one of their adverse effects. Their concern may be narrowing their contraceptive ...


Unnatural selection: Birth control pills may alter choice of partners

Biology / Evolution

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (14) | comments 20

There is no doubt that modern contraception has enabled women to have unprecedented control over their own fertility. However, is it possible that the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman's ability to choose, ...


Injectable testosterone may provide effective male contraception

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created May 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers in China may have found a method for male contraception that is effective, reversible and without serious short-term adverse effects according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's ...


Study: Birth Pill Protects Against Ovarian Cancer

Study: Birth Pill Protects Against Ovarian Cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jan 25, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

The contraceptive Pill gives women substantial and long-lasting protection against ovarian cancer, according to a new report led by Oxford scientists published in The Lancet.



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