In a new study, a new male contraceptive pill was found to be effective in humans without any side effects. With the phase-2 ...

YCT-529, developed by US scientists, moves to early-stage phase 2 trial in New Zealand. Study published in Nature ...

The government is set to commission a free emergency contraception service in pharmacies in England, aiming to end the “postcode lottery” ...

There are two main types of emergency contraceptive pill, Levonorgestrel and Ulipristal Acetate. “Levonorgestrel [sold under the brand name Levonelle] is an oral tablet that works up to 72 ...

The most common side effects of the morning-after pill include headaches, feeling sick (nausea) and period-like pain and cramping, according to the NHS website. “If vomiting occurs within three hours ...

There are many different types of birth control pills. One of the most common is the combination pill, which contains synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Many brands of the ...

Steroid hormone levels in healthy adults are influenced by oral contraceptives and smoking ... As one example, understanding the potential effects of the contraceptive pill on physical and mental ...

Notably, many steroid hormone levels, beyond sex hormones, are influenced by oral contraceptive use in women ... As one example, understanding the potential effects of the contraceptive pill on ...

Some combination pill brand names include ... So it is important to discuss the risks and benefits of oral contraceptives with a healthcare professional. Many people find that the side effects ...

25% of women who use contraception use an oral birth control pill, but there are no equivalent methods currently available for men. Research from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, ...