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Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here's what the evidence says
October 19, 2024 12:25 pm
The new study, by researchers from Denmark, used data from national health registries to look for links between hormonal IUD use and breast cancer.
What happens to the body when you take contraceptive pills every day?
July 26, 2024 4:56 pm
Dr Gaana Sreenivas, senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Bone and Birth Clinic, Bengaluru, says, “Most birth control pills are classified as combined oral contraceptives (COCs), containing synthetic forms of oestrogen and progestin.”
World Contraception Day 2023: Understanding the different types of contraceptive methods
September 26, 2023 2:03 pm
According to Dr Anjali Kumar, Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, there are numerous contraceptive methods available to individuals and the choice of method depends on factors such as personal preferences, health considerations and lifestyle.
Healthy spacing between pregnancies is important; here's all you need to know about postpartum contraception
March 30, 2023 11:54 am
"Delay trying for another pregnancy for 18 to 24 months, but no longer than five years, after giving birth to a live baby to lower the risk of complications during pregnancy and other health issues," said Dr Shalini Vijay, senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
US researchers report promising development for male contraceptive pill: 'Stopping sperm in its tracks'
February 19, 2023 7:01 pm
Dr Jochen Buck and Dr Lonny Levin, professors of pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine, said the discovery could be a "game-changer" for contraception.
Can contraceptive pills cause infertility?
November 03, 2022 4:30 pm
"Your body doesn't need time to 'clear' birth control hormones." said Dr Anitha Kunnaiah
Globally, 16 crore women have unmet need for contraception, finds study
July 22, 2022 9:02 am
The study reinforces calls for implementation of strategies and programmes tailored to adolescents in countries with high unmet need among younger women.
Employed women more likely to use modern contraception: National Family Health Survey report
May 06, 2022 4:54 pm
Findings show that contraceptive usage increases in communities, regions that have seen more socio-economic progress.
Important things to know about contraception failure
May 04, 2022 11:05 am
Contraceptives prevent pregnancy, and the most popular forms are condoms, birth control pills, intrauterine devices, emergency contraception pills and contraceptive implants
World Contraception Day 2021: How to choose the right contraception for you
September 26, 2021 10:49 am
There are many myths about contraception, which people readily believe. Here's all the information you need
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