News tagged with male contraceptive pill

Mutation causing one type of male infertility found

(PhysOrg.com) -- A genetic mutation that lies behind one type of male infertility has been discovered by researchers at Oxford University, Ghent University in Belgium, and the University of Massachusetts, ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Solving the mystery of what puts sperm 'in the mood'

In a potential advance toward a male contraceptive pill and new treatments for infertility, researchers are reporting the identification of key biochemical changes that put sperm “in the mood” for fertilization.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Green-glowing fish provides new insights into health impacts of pollution

Understanding the damage that pollution causes to both wildlife and human health is set to become much easier thanks to a new green-glowing zebrafish. Created by a team from the University of Exeter, the fish ...

Biology / Other

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers: Sexually active teens need confidential health care

After reviewing existing research regarding the common practices of health care providers who see adolescent patients across the country, Rebecca Allen, MD, MPH, a clinician and researcher at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vatican: Everyone can use condoms to prevent HIV

(AP) -- Using a condom is a lesser evil than transmitting HIV to a sexual partner - even if that means a woman averts a possible pregnancy, the Vatican said Tuesday, signaling a seismic shift in papal teaching ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Nov 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Research proves 'gender-bending' chemicals affect reproduction

New research has provided the first evidence that 'gender bending' chemicals which find their way from human products into rivers and oceans can have a significant impact on the ability of fish to breed in UK Rivers.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

No more pills: Male contraceptive takes new approach

The year: 2014. Imagine the scene: A man's wife doesn't feel good on the Pill. He'd like to have the "old her" back, and figures it's his turn to take responsibility for contraception. But they want another child, so vasectomy ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created May 12, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 2

'The pill' for him: Scientists find a hormonal on-and-off switch for male fertility

A new research report published in the December 2009 print issue of The FASEB Journal could one day give men similar type of control over their fertility that women have had since the 1960s. That's because scientists have f ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The IUD is the most popular long-acting contraceptive amongst Europeans

A European study has defined the profile for the usage of long-acting contraceptive methods. The work, presented with the National Congress of Gynaecology award, shows, amongst other things, that 10% of women ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Unnatural selection: Birth control pills may alter choice of partners

There is no doubt that modern contraception has enabled women to have unprecedented control over their own fertility. However, is it possible that the use of oral contraceptives is interfering with a woman's ability to choose, ...

Biology / Evolution

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (14) | comments 21

New methods of contraception mean women must weigh choices

Puzzled by the onslaught of advertising that touts pregnancy prevention along with bonuses like clearer skin and a period-free lifestyle, Jennifer Meyer balked at a birth control pill that would reduce her monthly cycles ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Aug 11, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New research shows potential for a male contraceptive

Researchers have known for more than half a century that sperm is able to fertilize an egg only after it has resided for a period of time in the female reproductive tract. Without this specific interaction ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jun 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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