Poisonous herb extract may lead to birth control pills for men
The contraceptive effect should be reversible because alpha4 is only found on mature sperm cells.
Jan 18, 2018, 18:46 PM IST
IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk
For the study, published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, the team included data from 16 high-quality observational studies involving more than 12,000 women worldwide.
Nov 08, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
This is why some women are more vulnerable to depression
Researchers have said that a lesser menstrual cycle over the lifespan as well as earlier menopause could be the reason why women are more vulnerable to the risk of depression.
Jul 19, 2017, 23:24 PM IST
Newborn baby holds mother's birth control device! Was he born with it?
After the picture found way on the internet, questions were raised on the authenticity of the image.
May 04, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Vasalgel - Male contraceptive jab prevents pregnancy in monkeys for more than a year
The researchers from California National Primate Research Center in the US, said the contraceptive called Vasalgel provided effective birth control in rhesus monkey groups for more than one year.
Feb 07, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Women way ahead of men in family planning, says doctor who performed over 3.5 lakh sterilisation operations
Fondly called `Doorbeen-wale bawa' in rural areas, Dr Pant works with the state government's health department and specialises in laproscopic sterilisation.
Feb 03, 2017, 00:01 AM IST
Five contraceptive methods you should know about!
India is predicted to overtake China as the world's most populous nation by 2050.
Jul 11, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
No Muslims should engage in birth control: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that no Muslim family should adopt birth control measures, stressing that his country`s population will grow
May 31, 2016, 05:15 AM IST
Safe male birth control 'pill' in the offing
By targeting this enzyme, its function gets inhibited. It, thus, decreases the sperm motility -- the sperm's ability to swim -- so that fertilisation cannot occur.
Apr 13, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Birth control pill for men comes closer to reality
One compound that's been studied as a potential male contraceptive is testosterone.
Mar 14, 2016, 09:21 AM IST
Sexual health: The advantages of using contraception
Contrary to the days when contraceptives were rare, we are fortunate enough to live in a day and age where there are many birth control options available.
Jan 11, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
New research may lead to birth control pill for men
Two drugs that help suppress the immune system in organ transplant patients may lead to a birth control "pill" for men that works by inhibiting the sperms' ability to penetrate an egg, a new study has found.
Oct 04, 2015, 17:48 PM IST
