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6 Common birth control myths busted

Posted By Sanyukta Baijal, June 10, 2020 at 09:00pm

Many myths surround the safety and efficiency of birth control, which create needless fear and even deter some people from using the most appropriate birth control for them.
3 Natural birth control methods to prevent unwanted pregnancy during lockdown

Posted By Sanyukta Baijal, June 01, 2020 at 06:07pm

Lockdown has affected the supply of a lot of medications, including the contraceptives. Natural remedies are a great option to consider at this time. Here are 3 natural birth control methods you can try to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Mood changes and other side effects of birth control pills

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, May 23, 2020 at 12:37pm

Regular use of birth control pills can cause many side-effects, some mild and other critical. Read on to know the risks associated with oral contraceptives.
5 unsaid truths about contraceptive pills that you should be aware of

Posted By Sanyukta Baijal, May 04, 2020 at 04:03pm

Contraceptive pills may seem like a perfect birth control solution. But there are some lesser known facts about using contraceptive pills that are worth knowing before you step out to buy one.
Not ready for a baby? 6 ways to prevent unintended pregnancy

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, March 01, 2020 at 12:08pm

If you are sexually active and don't want to get pregnant, these birth control methods may help you -
Acid reflux drugs for breast cancer linked to poor memory: Know the risk factors to stay safe

Posted By Editorial Team, January 20, 2020 at 11:47am

Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) may cause side effects in breast cancer survivors. Here are a few risk factors that you should avoid to prevent breast cancer.
Most women don't regret after having abortion; but remember pills do have side effects

Posted By Editorial Team, January 14, 2020 at 05:31pm

Abortion pill is an extremely powerful drug and can leave you with many side effects.
5 years after abortion, over 95% women consider it the right decision

Posted By IANS, January 14, 2020 at 10:31am

This debunks the idea that most women suffer emotionally from having an abortion.
Use of diet pills can lead to eating disorder : Study

Posted By ANI, November 23, 2019 at 02:09pm

According to the study published in the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), 1.8% of those who used diet pills during the past year reported receiving a first eating disorder diagnosis during the next one to three years compared to 1% of those who did not use the products. Read on to know more.
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