By Jessica Hamzelou An oral contraceptive in the works would only need to be taken once a monthProstock-studio / Alamy Stock Photo An oral contraceptive capsule may only need to be taken once a month. In tests in pigs, the capsule slowly released a contraceptive into the stomach that then persisted in the blood for… Read More »
Women around the world use different forms of contraception to prevent them from becoming pregnant. Hormonal contraceptive methods have proven to be very effective in preventing pregnancy in women. Among the three methods, oral contraceptive pills are the most popular of all. These pills consist of artificial female hormones, and based on the hormones present,… Read More »
In today’s society, men and women indulge in regular sexual activity, which often leads to complications such as unplanned pregnancy. Until recently, condoms have been the most popular and commonly used means of contraception. Sometimes, condom failures could lead to unintended pregnancy. Contraceptive methods were developed for women so they could have some control over… Read More »
Girls given risky meds don't get contraceptive advice Physicians also prescribed a variety of other drugs that could cause side effects, including several that are commonly used for anxiety like clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan) and alprazolam (Xanax). The researchers pored over the medical … Read more on WMBF Drug Cocktails Fuel Massachusetts' Overdose Crisis Patients… Read More »
Girls given risky meds don't get contraceptive advice Physicians also prescribed a variety of other drugs that could cause side effects, including several that are commonly used for anxiety like clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan) and alprazolam (Xanax). The researchers pored over the medical … Read more on news9.com KWTV Still in a Crib, Yet Being… Read More »