Male birth control test succeeds
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Scientists could be on the trail of a reversible male contraceptive that works through the immune system. They report that they injected nine male macaque monkeys with Eppin, a protein from the testes.
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Scientists reported on Wednesday a remarkable new side effect of the Pill -- it changes women's preference in men.
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The contraceptive pill has prevented at least 100,000 UK deaths from ovarian cancer, researchers say.
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A contraceptive vaccine for men that temporarily blocks male fertility has come a step closer with a study showing it is possible to inoculate monkeys against their own sperm.
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NEW YORK  - When taken within five days  after unprotected sex, mifepristone works as well for emergency  contraception as the approved drug levonorgestrel, UK  researchers report.
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Oral contraceptives appear to prevent heart disease and some cancers in women, according to the largest study into the long-term health impact of the Pill.
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The first test of a daily pill to prevent HIV infection gave a tantalizing hint of success, but a real answer must await a larger study due out next year.
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A new at-home screening test, called Fertell, lets couples find out if they have fertility problems without stepping into a doctorâs office.
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NEW YORK  - If women are trying to conceive, they may have more success when they use the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor (Unipath), UK and US researchers report in the medical journal Fertility and Sterility.
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Pupils at a city middle school will be able to get birth control pills and patches at their student health center after the local school board approved the proposal Wednesday evening.
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Taking the pill can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, according to research out yesterday. Researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit used data from 162,000 women in the largest and most
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A vaccine against a sperm-related protein made male monkeys temporarily infertile, an approach that might lead to a contraceptive for men, researchers report.
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Some men should have sex every day to maximise the chances of  their partner conceiving, a study suggests.
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The Pill, can reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease, a new study finds. Researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit used information from 162,000 women in the most comprehensive study on long term contraception.
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An American nationwide study has told women that the birth control pill is safe. In fact, women on the pill have a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
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The oral contraceptive pill may protect women from heart disease and some cancers, scientists suggest.
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The introduction of birth control pills in the 60s brought about a new freedom for women. But, although 12 million women in the United States are taking the pill, many women still get pregnant despite using the pill correctly.