What if we told you that a so-called male contraceptive pill, hormone-free and with no side effects, had just passed its first clinical trial with flying colors? You read that right: no pain, no loss ...

A male birth control pill has been found to be safe in early-stage clinical trials without any negative side effects, researchers have said. The new hormone-free pill, which aims to decrease sperm ...

Last week, testing results from a new male contraceptive pill were published. The testing found that the new contraceptive, YCT-529, is “well tolerated by healthy male subjects” and does not ...

About 150 million women around the world take the pill, mostly for birth control but also to regulate periods or reduce acne. The combined (estrogen and progesterone) pill and progesterone-only pill ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a male contraceptive similar to the birth control pill that can be taken orally and is reversible, with minimal side effects. An oral male ...

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What is the greatest invention in history? Some might say the wheel, others sliced bread. But there is a strong argument that no single item has revolutionised society more than the contraceptive pill ...

With so many different contraception options available, it can be difficult to know what will suit you - and what the side effects might be. While the contraceptive pill is the most popular ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan 24 (Reuters) - Manufacturers should collect more data on the potential side effects of birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives after they reach the market, a U.S.

Two in three women stop taking the contraceptive pill within two years of starting it, with many switching to alternative but less effective forms of contraception Psychological interventions may help ...

Opill (norgestrel) is an over-the-counter oral birth control pill. Opill can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include irregular periods, headache, and nausea. The Food and ...

When talking about The Morning After Pill (also known as Plan B), most people know the basics: It’s a pill you can take in the days following unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy. But that simple ...