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Birth Control Pills For PCOS: Doctor Explains Benefits, Risks And Safety Measures
Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any medication, they may carry certain risks and side effects.
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The Rise Of 'Hormone-Phobia': Why More Women Are Risking Natural Contraception
After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking...
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Health Information Delivered As A Video Game Can Bridge The Communication Gap Between Patients And Providers
By working together with public health experts and health care providers, game designers can help fit gaming into the industry and culture of health care.
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Routine Sexual Health Check-Ups: What Tests Are Included?
A routine sexual health check-up usually starts with a detailed discussion between the doctor and the patient. The doctor may ask about menstrual cycles, sexual activity, contraception use, past pregnancies, vaginal discharge, pain, or any unusual sy
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Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.
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Fact-Checked: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer?
Viral claims linking birth control pills to cancer are resurfacing online. Here's what science actually says
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Washington DC Launches $130,000 Pilot To Control Rat Population Using Birth Control
Washington DC launches a $130,000 (Rs 1.2 crore) pilot programme combining poison and contraceptives to reduce the rat population.
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"We're Not Wombs": Japanese Women Fight Against Sterilisation Restrictions
Kazane Kajiya and four other women are now challenging the constitutionality of Japan's decades-old "maternity protection" law, one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation.
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Can Cervical Cancer Affect Young Women? All Risk Factors Listed
Although cervical cancer is commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30, it can also affect young women.
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Are Young Indians Misinformed About Contraception? Doctor Warns About The Growing Impact Of Social Media Myths
Reliance on inadequate awareness and peer advice contributes to rising unprotected encounters.
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Can Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Fertility Doctor Answers Common Query Women Have
Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most women. Fertility generally returns within months after stopping use, though some methods may cause short delays.
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How Can Couples Prepare Themselves Before Planning For A Baby? Expert Shares Tips
New parents experience most of their postnatal conflicts and stress because of expectations that they did not express or did not fulfil, says Dr. Ajantha Boopathi.
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Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents
The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
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Birth Control Pills For PCOS: Doctor Explains Benefits, Risks And Safety Measures
Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any medication, they may carry certain risks and side effects.
-
The Rise Of 'Hormone-Phobia': Why More Women Are Risking Natural Contraception
After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking...
-
Health Information Delivered As A Video Game Can Bridge The Communication Gap Between Patients And Providers
By working together with public health experts and health care providers, game designers can help fit gaming into the industry and culture of health care.
-
Routine Sexual Health Check-Ups: What Tests Are Included?
A routine sexual health check-up usually starts with a detailed discussion between the doctor and the patient. The doctor may ask about menstrual cycles, sexual activity, contraception use, past pregnancies, vaginal discharge, pain, or any unusual sy
-
Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.
-
Fact-Checked: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer?
Viral claims linking birth control pills to cancer are resurfacing online. Here's what science actually says
-
Washington DC Launches $130,000 Pilot To Control Rat Population Using Birth Control
Washington DC launches a $130,000 (Rs 1.2 crore) pilot programme combining poison and contraceptives to reduce the rat population.
-
"We're Not Wombs": Japanese Women Fight Against Sterilisation Restrictions
Kazane Kajiya and four other women are now challenging the constitutionality of Japan's decades-old "maternity protection" law, one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation.
-
Can Cervical Cancer Affect Young Women? All Risk Factors Listed
Although cervical cancer is commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30, it can also affect young women.
-
Are Young Indians Misinformed About Contraception? Doctor Warns About The Growing Impact Of Social Media Myths
Reliance on inadequate awareness and peer advice contributes to rising unprotected encounters.
-
Can Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Fertility Doctor Answers Common Query Women Have
Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most women. Fertility generally returns within months after stopping use, though some methods may cause short delays.
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How Can Couples Prepare Themselves Before Planning For A Baby? Expert Shares Tips
New parents experience most of their postnatal conflicts and stress because of expectations that they did not express or did not fulfil, says Dr. Ajantha Boopathi.
-
Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents
The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
-
Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
-
Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
