contraception

Of mice and men's (and women's) contraceptives

... to target." Investigating germ cell molecules for contraception is also desirable because it frequently allows reversibility. Hecht and colleagues have been proposing this scheme for the last several years, but how does the absence of the MSY2 protein result in male and female infertility? "We don't know the com...

New male contraceptive clears hurdle

...logy, says myths about men not being interested in contraception are just that: myths. "I get letters from men all over the world who beg to come to India and participate in this study at their own expense." ...

Hormonal male contraception reversible after few months for all men

With hormonal male contraception likely to be available in the near future, results...this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how such contraception is reversible within a few months. Currently available male contraceptive methods (condoms, withdra...

Male rivalry increases when females at most fertile, say researchers

...this way if their female partner does not use oral contraception ?and is therefore more fertile. Images of male fa...n on whether or not their female partner used oral contraception and the date of her current or previous menses. Male participants whose partners did not use oral c...

Emergency contraception fails to halt abortions

Easy availability of emergency contraception does not have a notable effect on rates of pregnan... in this week's BMJ. The usefulness of emergency contraception is questioned by Professor Anna Glasier, director of family planning and well woman services of Loth...