Contraception News

Weight affects oral contraceptive

Oral contraceptives seem to work equally well in women who are overweight and those who are not, according to a new study from Europe.

The Pill may alter mate selection

Researchers claim that the pill might affect choice of mates among members of both genders in a way that could hinder successful reproduction in the future.

Better contraception needed

With a woman dying every minute because of complications in childbirth or pregnancy, the UN appealed for the world to contribute to improve women's health and contraception.

The Pill: some safer than others

The composition of a woman's contraceptive pill influences her risk of developing blood clots of the leg and lung, European researchers say.

Depo Provera weight gain may last

Women who quickly put on weight after starting birth-control injections seem to be at risk of significant long-term weight gain, a new study suggests.

The Pill not effective in obese

Oral contraceptives behave differently in the bodies of obese women than in normal-weight women, research shows, suggesting that they may not work as well in preventing pregnancy.

Sterilisations done free of charge

Find out which community health centre and hospitals in the Western Cape offer sterilisations free of charge.

No to condoms:obese, diabetic women

Research shows that 40% of diabetic and one third of obese women don't use contraception because of socio-demographic factors related to pregnancy rather than diabetes and obesity.

Contraceptive ring wards off HIV

A newly developed vaginal ring releases not only contraceptives but also multiple antiretroviral drugs that can inhibit HIV, the Aids virus, according to a recent report.

Testosterone a safe contraceptive

Chinese researchers say they've found monthly injections of testosterone are a "safe, effective, reversible, and reliable" means of contraception for men.