World Contraception Day 2022: Frequently used contraceptives and how they work
World Contraception Day is observed on 26th September every year to focus the attention and raise awareness around reproductive and pregancy rights globally.
Sep 26, 2022, 14:11 PM IST
World Population Day 2017: Know the advantages of injectable contraceptive
When the first World Population Day was observed in 1990, the global population stood at a little over five billion. Now, it's over half that, measuring at about 7.6 billion.
Jul 11, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
World population Day: Here's why family planning matters
Family planning not only helps in curbing growing population, but also provides many benefits to the mother, father, children and the family.
Jul 11, 2017, 11:00 AM 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
Youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs: Study
A new research shows that youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs, as shown by low rates of contraception and high rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Oct 22, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Fewer Indians using contraception, despite better awareness
India's population, now estimated at 1.32 billion, is expected to surpass China's within the next six years and reach 1.7 billion by 2050, according to World Health Organisation projections.
Aug 29, 2016, 16:24 PM 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
Catholic group urges pope to allow contraception to fight Zika
A Roman Catholic group appealed to Pope Francis on Wednesday to allow Church members to "follow their conscience" and use contraception or to let women have abortions to protect themselves against the Zika virus.
Feb 11, 2016, 02:52 AM IST
New smartphone app increased contraceptive use in India
The researchers developed the app, called Gyan Jyoti, or "light of knowledge," for use in Bihar.
Jan 29, 2016, 18:30 PM 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
Single shot delivery for long-term contraception
GnRH is what the researchers refer to as a "master regulator of reproduction" in vertebrates.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:32 PM IST
