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Want to avoid an unwanted pregnancy? Ditch contraceptive pills and go natural

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 19, 2019 at 08:03pm

According to a study, oral contraceptives can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. But there are other natural methods you can try to avoid an unwanted pregnancy.
Want to lose weight? Avoid diet pills

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, September 08, 2019 at 03:59pm

If you are taking diet pills to reduce weight, then chances are you only inviting other health complications. Read on to know more.
This pill may help curb 2.7 lakh HIV cases in India: Study

Posted By IANS, May 12, 2019 at 11:42am

In a study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, the once-a-day pill, called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition by over 85 per cent when taken consistently.
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.
New birth control ring can prevent unwanted pregnancy for a year

Posted By ANI, April 27, 2019 at 07:14pm

A new study presented in the Endocrine Society`s Annual Meeting, has developed a new contraceptive vaginal ring that has 97 per cent success rate is comparable to the most effective birth control methods already available in the market.
Do you opt for sleeping pills regularly? It can impact your blood pressure

Posted By IANS, April 04, 2019 at 08:31am

According to a new study, having sleeping pills daily can impact blood pressure (BP) in older adults. Read on to know more about this.
All you need to know about this male birth control pill which passed human safety tests

Posted By ANI, March 27, 2019 at 08:30am

According to a new study, a new male birth control pill has passed tests of safety and tolerability when used by healthy men for a month.
Know these 4 side-effects of taking oral contraceptive pills

Posted By Editorial Team, February 28, 2019 at 08:03pm
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.
Preventing unplanned pregnancy is not the only benefit of taking oral contraceptives pills

Posted By Editorial Team, February 05, 2019 at 08:48pm
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.
After effects of abortion you did not know about

Posted By Editorial Team, January 22, 2019 at 07:57pm

If you are about to get an abortion done then read on to expect these after-effects following the removal of the foetus from your body.
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.
UK government calls for drive to reducing tablets taken by older people

Posted By Agencies, December 09, 2018 at 09:05am

After a survey revealed that nearly half of over 75-year-olds were taking five or more medicines, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for a drive to reduce the number of tablets and pills taken by older people.
Try these natural ways for safer contraception

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, October 08, 2018 at 09:40pm

Here are natural ways of birth control that can promise you safe sex and safer contraception without any risk of side-effects.
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.
4 common reproductive health issues of women

Posted By Upneet Pansare, August 30, 2018 at 05:14pm

Irregular periods, menstrual pain, premenstrual pain, acne, anaemia, missed periods -- how many of these problems do you face? Take care of your reproductive health, women!