Hormonal Contraceptives
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Experts Explain Why Women Are More At Risk Of Strokes Than Men
Hormonal changes caused due to pregnancy, or the use of oral contraceptives, and the longer life expectancy are some of the reasons that explain the higher incidences of strokes among women than men, said experts on World Stroke Day on Tuesday.
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Oral Contraceptives May Be Impairing Fear-Regulation In Women: Study
Synthetic hormones in oral contraceptive pills may be impairing fear-regulating processes in women's brains, scientists have found in a study.
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6 Lesser-Known Side Effects Of Hormonal Contraceptives All Women Should Know
While hormonal contraceptives are quite effective in terms of preventing unwanted pregnancy, they have some side-effects which can affect you on daily basis. Read here to know about them.
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Can Using Hormonal Contraceptives Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?
According to a recent study, new types of combined oral contraceptives are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Using national prescribing and cancer registers, researchers analysed data of nearly 1.9 million Danish women aged 15-49 years between 1995 and 2014.
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6 Types Of Contraceptives You Must Know About
Contraceptives are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. But not many people know which form of contraception would suit their purpose best. Here's a list of 6 best forms of contraceptives.
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Birth Control Pills For Men Now Found To Be Safe-Know More
Researchers have found an experimental oral contraceptive to be safe in men with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception.
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This New Male Birth Control Pill Is Safe To Use, Say Researchers
In a major step forward in the development of a once-daily "male pill", researchers have found an experimental oral contraceptive to be safe in men with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception.
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World Population Day 2017: Injectable Contraceptives Launched In Maharashtra
The government funded injectable contraceptive is called Modroxy Progesterone Acetate or MPA and can prevent pregnancy for up to 3 months.
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10 Reasons For Delayed Periods
Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If you might be pregnant, treat yourself as if you are pregnant until you know for sure. Use a home pregnancy test as the first step to finding out whether you are pregnant. If you are not pregnant, there could be other causes of missed or delayed periods.
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Hormonal Contraceptives, Hair Dyes May Up Breast Cancer Risk, Warns Study
London: Women who dye their hair or use hormonal contraceptives may be at an increased risk of breast cancer, a new study has warned. Researcher Sanna Heikkinen from the University of Helsinki and Finnish Cancer Registry evaluated the contribution of the use of hormonal contraceptives and hair dyes to the spectrum of breast cancer risk factors. The...
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Experts Explain Why Women Are More At Risk Of Strokes Than Men
Hormonal changes caused due to pregnancy, or the use of oral contraceptives, and the longer life expectancy are some of the reasons that explain the higher incidences of strokes among women than men, said experts on World Stroke Day on Tuesday.
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Oral Contraceptives May Be Impairing Fear-Regulation In Women: Study
Synthetic hormones in oral contraceptive pills may be impairing fear-regulating processes in women's brains, scientists have found in a study.
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6 Lesser-Known Side Effects Of Hormonal Contraceptives All Women Should Know
While hormonal contraceptives are quite effective in terms of preventing unwanted pregnancy, they have some side-effects which can affect you on daily basis. Read here to know about them.
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Can Using Hormonal Contraceptives Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?
According to a recent study, new types of combined oral contraceptives are associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. Using national prescribing and cancer registers, researchers analysed data of nearly 1.9 million Danish women aged 15-49 years between 1995 and 2014.
-
6 Types Of Contraceptives You Must Know About
Contraceptives are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. But not many people know which form of contraception would suit their purpose best. Here's a list of 6 best forms of contraceptives.
-
Birth Control Pills For Men Now Found To Be Safe-Know More
Researchers have found an experimental oral contraceptive to be safe in men with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception.
-
This New Male Birth Control Pill Is Safe To Use, Say Researchers
In a major step forward in the development of a once-daily "male pill", researchers have found an experimental oral contraceptive to be safe in men with hormone responses consistent with effective contraception.
-
World Population Day 2017: Injectable Contraceptives Launched In Maharashtra
The government funded injectable contraceptive is called Modroxy Progesterone Acetate or MPA and can prevent pregnancy for up to 3 months.
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10 Reasons For Delayed Periods
Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If you might be pregnant, treat yourself as if you are pregnant until you know for sure. Use a home pregnancy test as the first step to finding out whether you are pregnant. If you are not pregnant, there could be other causes of missed or delayed periods.
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Hormonal Contraceptives, Hair Dyes May Up Breast Cancer Risk, Warns Study
London: Women who dye their hair or use hormonal contraceptives may be at an increased risk of breast cancer, a new study has warned. Researcher Sanna Heikkinen from the University of Helsinki and Finnish Cancer Registry evaluated the contribution of the use of hormonal contraceptives and hair dyes to the spectrum of breast cancer risk factors. The...
