Contraception

  • HealthYahoo Life

    Why are there so few male birth-control options?

    For years, researchers have been trying to develop a reversible contraceptive for men. But it hasn’t been easy. Here's why — plus, some promising new male birth-control methods.

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    Brett Kavanaugh called birth-control pills 'abortion-inducing drugs' — here's why that's pseudoscience

    In the second-to-last day of confirmation hearings, Brett Kavanaugh equated birth control pills to "abortion-inducing drugs." An ob-gyn explains why that's problematic.

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    Male contraceptive pill a step closer, after clinical trial finds it safe to use

    The small trial found the male pill was safe and effective

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    How the Trump Administration’s First 100 Days Have Affected Women and Families

    What President Trump's first 100 days reveal about the administration’s outlook and agenda when it comes to women, and women’s equality, is pretty grim.

  • NewsYahoo Life UK

    Does the pill totally screw up your sex drive?

    Since the second half of the 20th century, the contraceptive pill has given women in the UK a new level of sexual freedom. Yep – you’re finally free to have sex without condoms or other forms of non-hormonal contraception, and still not get pregnant, but you don’t actually want to have sex. Unlike many other side effects which are detailed on your pill’s leaflet, a change in libido isn’t so simple – your pill’s guide might say that a loss of interest in sex could be one side effect, but it als

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    The pill makes you more likely to develop depression, studies show

    The common contraceptive pill has been linked to a heightened risk of depression, according to new Danish studies. The JAMA Psychiatry research suggests that adolescents are most at risk, along with women using hormonal contraceptive implants. “Within six months after initiating the use of contraception, the depression rate was increased by 40 per cent and among teenagers by 80 per cent,” the study’s author, Dr. Ojvind Lidegaard, told CBC Radio.

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    Male Birth Control Is Coming But Can Guys Handle the Side Effects?

    A study published this week has established that hormonal birth control for men can be an effective method for preventing pregnancy. The study was conducted with over 300 men between the ages of 18 and 45, all tested for healthy sperm count and in monogamous relationships with women. The men received injections for over a year, with the researchers administering and monitoring the effects throughout the study.