News articles tagged with 'contraceptive' (Page 4)
Scientists discover a gene that regulates and blocks ovulation
— 21 Jul 2008 16:36 | HealthA group of Canadian and European researchers have unlocked the mystery of a gene with the potential to both regulate and block ovulation. The new study - a collaboration between the…
Common component of the contraceptive pill could prevent brain damage after head injury
— 2 May 2008 16:10 | HealthA common component of the contraceptive pill (progesterone) could improve the neurologic outcome for patients with severe head injuries, according to a study published in BioMed Central's…
Hormone use related to lower risk of macular degeneration in postmenopausal women
— 15 Apr 2008 15:47 | HealthWomen who take postmenopausal hormones appear to have a lower risk of developing advanced stages of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, especially if they had also taken…
Continuous oral contraceptives better at easing pain, bleeding
— 4 Apr 2008 14:43 | HealthContinuous oral contraceptives may be more effective than the standard 28-day birth control pills in suppressing the ovary, according to researchers. They say that the continuous pill…
Texas A and M testing oral contraceptives for animals
— 20 Feb 2008 12:27 | BiologyIf you're a land owner and animals such as coyotes or wild pigs are driving you hog wild, help may soon be on the way to control their numbers in a humane way - in the form of a birth…
Ringing endorsement: Women prefer contraceptive ring over patch
— 4 Feb 2008 20:34 | HealthIn the first study to directly compare a contraceptive vaginal ring and skin patch, more women indicated overall satisfaction with the vaginal ring, researchers report in the current…