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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Breakthrough for MALE birth control as pill passes safety test in men

An experimental male birth control pill, YCT-529, has passed its first human safety test, showing promise in blocking sperm production without side effects.
fromCbsnews
7 years ago

Thousands of women say Essure birth control caused intense pain

Essure, a permanent birth control device, has led to significant health complaints, including severe pain and other serious side effects for many women.
Women
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's Long Been Women's Responsibility. That Might Finally Be Shifting.

Women face significant physical and emotional side effects from long-term contraception, while male contraceptive options remain limited.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

400 Women Are Suing Pfizer Over Birth Control Shot That Allegedly Gave Them Brain Tumors

Pfizer's Depo-Provera birth control shot is linked to an increased risk of brain tumors, prompting a class action lawsuit from hundreds of women.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

TikTok removes dozens of videos promoting birth control misinformation

TikTok has removed videos promoting birth control misinformation after The Independent found that some influencers were spreading unproven claims to millions of users.
Mental health
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill

Katharine Dexter McCormick leveraged her wealth and influence to advance women's reproductive rights, particularly through funding research for the birth control pill.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

From overly tight underwear to conceiving after 35 experts bust fertility myths

It can take around three menstrual cycles for someone's expected fertility to return once they stop taking the pill, but there's no long-term impact.
OMG science
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fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

My Parents' Obsession With Purity Nearly Ruined Us. Then, I Found Their Secret In A Box.

Strict upbringing impacted sexual decisions leading to unplanned experiences, highlighting the need for open conversations about birth control and sex education.
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