Birth control pills

Contraception: Here is all you need to know about a new method and the ones that already exist

Posted By Editorial Team, April 29, 2019 at 05:26pm

FDA has recently approved a new vaginal ring that protects you against unwanted pregnancy for as long as a year. Read on to know about it and other methods of contraception.
Stop believing these myths about contraceptive pills

Posted By Editorial Team, February 28, 2019 at 05:39pm

Emergency contraceptive pills can be good if you had unprotected sex or missed taking your birth control pills.
Oral contraceptives could impar women's recognisition of emotions: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 12, 2019 at 01:05pm

Oral contraceptives impair the ability to recognise emotional expressions of others which could affect the way users initiate and maintain intimate relationships, reveals a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
Chinese researchers develops long-lasting and reversible male birth control method

Posted By Agencies, January 31, 2019 at 04:53pm

Inspired from cocktails, such as the Galaxy, that bartenders make by layering colourful liquids in a glass, Chinese researchers have found a long-lasting and reversible male birth control method.
Birth control pills may block blood flow to brain: Study says

Posted By ANI, December 09, 2018 at 12:55pm

According to a new study conducted by the researchers at the Loyola University, birth control pills increase the risk of ischemic strokes which are usually caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
5 odd reasons that can trigger migraine

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 28, 2018 at 08:40pm

It is important for us to know the causes that lead to a particular condition. Here are a few odd reasons that can cause migraine. Check them out.
Newer forms of birth control pills can reduce risk of ovarian cancer, says study

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 28, 2018 at 06:00pm

Chances of ovarian cancer can be reduced even by the newer forms of birth control pills, suggested a recent study.
Contraception: You need to know about the side-effects of it

Posted By Editorial Team, September 26, 2018 at 03:34pm

Dr Neha Karve, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network Hospital, explains you about how it can affect your health.
New male birth control pill found safe and effective

Posted By Agencies, March 19, 2018 at 04:34pm

"Many men say they would prefer a daily pill as a reversible contraceptive, rather than long-acting injections or topical gels, which are also in development."
Can oral contraceptives or birth control pills help to prevent ovarian cancer?

Posted By Debjani Arora, February 01, 2018 at 01:40pm

Is this preventive measure helpful for every woman? Read to know!
Poison used by African hunters on arrows holds promise as male contraceptive

Posted By Agencies, January 18, 2018 at 04:25pm

The effect of the contraceptive is reversible because it works only on mature cells.
Best contraception methods to prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancy

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, December 12, 2017 at 09:56am

Dr Rishma Dhillon Pai talks about contraception methods that work to prevent STD and unwanted pregnancy and also about unsafe sex.
Are birth control pills the only hormonal method for contraception?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, October 31, 2017 at 01:46pm

Not just OCPs (oral contraceptive pills), there are other commonly used hormonal methods of contraception.
World Contraception Day 2017: Can you have an emergency contraceptive pill if you miss a dose of birth control pills?

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, September 25, 2017 at 05:12pm

Emergency contraceptives may end up doing more damage than you can imagine.
7 tips to keep in mind before starting oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, September 14, 2017 at 02:00pm

Bookmark this page if you are using oral contraceptive or birth control pills.
What to expect when you start OCPs (oral contraceptive pills)?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, September 13, 2017 at 02:42pm

Read this before you pop that oral contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
What should you do when you miss a birth control pill?

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, August 24, 2017 at 07:19pm

Missing a birth control pill can get you pregnant. Find out what you should do to avoid pregnancy.
11 ways to prevent pregnancy

Posted By Debjani Arora, July 04, 2017 at 01:35pm

Having safe sex is easy if you are informed of the safety measures, we give you just that.
World Population Day: 8 methods of contraception you should know about

Posted By Debjani Arora, July 04, 2017 at 12:45pm

Here is all that you need to know about the different contraceptive methods with their pros and cons.
Is your birth control pill making you gain weight? (Query)

Posted By Tania Tarafdar, May 15, 2017 at 10:38am

Know it from an expert!