Genetics
Gene discovery points towards non-hormonal male contraceptive
A new type of male contraceptive could be created thanks to the discovery of a key gene essential for sperm development.
May 24, 2012
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Medical research
Researchers discover faulty molecular switch that cause infertility, miscarriage
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that acts as a 'fertility switch', in a study published in Nature Medicine today. High levels of the protein are associated with infertility, while low levels make a woman more likely ...
Oct 16, 2011
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Other
Women on Pill pick a dud in bed but a dude in the home
Women who take the Pill tend to choose as partners men who are less attractive and worse in bed but a sounder bet for a long-term relationship, according to an unusual study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society ...
Oct 12, 2011
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Neuroscience
Birth control pills affect memory, study finds
Women who use contraceptives like birth control pills experience memory changes, according to new UC Irvine research. Their ability to remember the gist of an emotional event improves, while women not using the contraceptives ...
Sep 9, 2011
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Medications
Oral contraceptives: The risks and benefits of being on the pill
The 20th century saw humanity develop in leaps and bounds, and without a doubt one of the most revolutionary advances was oral contraceptives, more commonly known as "the pill."
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Survey finds most women with uterine fibroids are offered hysterectomies over minimally invasive treatments
Among women who have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, more than half (53%) were presented with a hysterectomy, while fewer than one in five (20%) were presented with other less invasive options such as over-the-counter ...
Jul 9, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Many teen girls seeking care in the ED at high risk for pregnancy
Sexually active adolescents seeking care in the emergency department have a high risk for pregnancy, and the emergency department may provide a feasible environment to offer contraception counseling, according to a study ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v Wade has had wider ramifications than previously reported
Women residing in states with the most restrictive abortion policies after the Supreme Court's reversal of "Roe v Wade" also experienced declines in the use of birth control pills and emergency contraceptives, according to ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? Here's how they affect your mood, for better or worse
More than 85% of women—and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time—use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal ...
Jun 25, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Syphilis cases are rising, but many people don't know symptoms
Syphilis cases are on the rise around the globe, but many Americans don't know the symptoms.
Jun 12, 2024
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