Hopes for an effective male Pill rose last night after scientists identified a genetic defect that causes infertility in some men. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

The contraceptive pill is polluting the environment and is in part responsible for male infertility, a report in the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano said Saturday. picked by cmgoings 11 months ago

A revolutionary contraceptive patch which would mean no side effects such as mood swings, weight gain or stroke and cancer risks is being developed by scientists. The patch could be a viable alternative to the Pill but would not rely on the use of hormones to prevent ovulation. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A new Pilot Scheme was introduced in the UK that will make it possible for women to get the contraceptive pill without doctor's prescription. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Chile's Constitutional Court halted a government program Friday that provided the contraceptive known as the "morning-after" pill free to women and girls as young as 14. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Pictured, is the alternative male contraceptive to a surgical vasectomy. Inserted via a small hole made in the scrotum, is a tiny silicone plug that blocks the tube sperm travel along in the body.
Monkey's found it reversible. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

A new birth control pill that stops menstruation completely is expected to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration next month. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

NEW Australian-developed contraceptive jab for men, taken four times a year, has been proven to be just as effective as birth-control pills for women. It is made up of a combination of the hormones androgen and progestin - mostly testosterone and suppresses the production of sperm. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Approval of the first oral contraceptive picked by suebe 3 years ago

Though the female birth control pill—which contains hormones that prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs—has been around since 1960, men have surprisingly few of their own reversible contraceptive options, this may change however. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

The abortion pill RU486 will be available to Victorian women within weeks. But the drug will be restricted to cases considered clinically necessary because a surgical abortion is not appropriate. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Join American Life League and protest the pill. Help us unmask the truth and hopefully save lives. You can do this by having a presence outside of doctors’ offices, pharmacies, Planned Parenthood clinics and other family planning facilities, or even out on the sidewalk at a busy intersection. Wherever it is – help get the word out! picked by chinook 6 months ago

Many of life’s annoyances can be swept away in a sea of calm with a deep intake of breath in and a tasty chocolate pill. It will soon become one of your hand bag essentials. 30 delicious chocolate pills in a blister pack to keep each little pill as fresh as they day they were made, just for you, or a friend you know that may be feeling a little glum. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Italy's drug regulation agency has approved the use of the abortion pill RU486, also known as mifepristone, prompting protests from the Vatican. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

A single pill appears to hold promise in curbing the urges to both smoke and drink, according to researchers trying to help people overcome addiction by targeting a pleasure center in the brain. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Travellers and shift workers could soon be able to pop a pill that adjusts their body clocks, allowing them to avoid jet lag and insomnia. picked by aclister 12 months ago

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System report that a daily single oral dose of an investigational drug, MK-677, increased muscle mass in the arms and legs of healthy older adults without serious side effects, suggesting that it may prove safe and effective in reducing age-related frailty. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A GENE mutation in the brains of mice could help scientists develop the world's first memory pill. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Can this really be good for you? The makers of a new birth control pill awaiting FDA approval called Lybrel, are touting the fact that it entirely eliminates your period while on it. picked by sara917 3 years ago

A pill which can reverse the symptoms of muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis and other fatal genetic diseases has been hailed as a "potential lifesaver" by Scottish experts. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago