An implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive has been shown in trials to last for at least two years. The contraceptive, known as Adam, is a water-soluble hydrogel that is implanted in the sperm ...

For women who do not breastfeed exclusively, the return of menstruation and ovulation is unpredictable; therefore, the choice of contraception and the timing of contraceptive initiation are critical.

Long-acting reversible methods of contraception (LARC) are 20-fold more effective than oral contraceptive pills, patch and ring, and have higher satisfaction and continuation than non-LARC methods.

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The implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive, known as Adam, is a water-soluble hydrogel that is implanted in the sperm ducts, preventing sperm from mixing with semen. The hydrogel is designed ...

Perrigo's HRA Pharma subsidiary has become the first drugmaker in the US to seek approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill. The move comes as access to birth control becomes a pivotal ...

Ultrasound imaging is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools in modern medicine. Behind its noninvasive magic lies a class of materials known as piezoelectric single crystals, which can ...

Upset and frustrated by this unplanned conception, Kollie questioned the reliability of the Microgynon contraceptive pill, her supposed protection against pregnancy. Did it fail, or was it simply used ...

In a class action loss against Bayer for harms caused by its Essure contraceptive device, some saw familiar failures of medicine and the law when it comes to female bodies by Madison Griffiths The ...

The story of modern contraception is one of widespread use, but limited innovation. More than 90% of American women aged 15-49 have employed at least one form of birth control in their lives ...