The Greek philosopher Aristotle is thought to be the first person to propose using natural chemicals such as cedar oil, lead ointment, or frankincense oil as spermicides.

When injected into the abdomens of male mice, CDD-2807 proved to be a potent contraceptive. “I was pretty amazed that even after 7 days we were starting to get decreases in motility of the sperm ...

What type of an effect does hormonal contraception have on bone mineral density in women from adolescence through older adulthood?

Temperatures are expected to skyrocket past 30C in the coming days, as the UK is on the edge of its third heatwave of the ...

A reversible male contraceptive, targeted to the testes with magnets Date: July 28, 2021 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible ...

But men’s birth control options — and, therefore, responsibilities — could soon be expanding. Today, scientists report a non-hormonal male contraceptive that effectively prevents pregnancy in mice, ...

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will sign an executive order designed to protect and expand access to contraception, after a Supreme Court ruling last year overturning the constitutional right ...

A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team's guidance when advising women about contraception.

Researchers are getting closer to creating a birth control pill for those with testes, according to findings presented this week at a meeting of the American Chemical Society. ljubaphoto via Getty ...

The Biden administration is set to propose a new rule Monday that would require private insurance plans to cover over-the-counter contraception without a prescription at no cost.

Contraception today may not be perfect but it’s better than methods of the past.