A new male contraceptive is showing promising results in the early stages of human clinical trials, meaning it could launch a new era of reproductive technologies. “I think we as a society, especially ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who received a contraceptive implant 30 minutes, 72 hours or 6 weeks after delivery all achieved ...

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A new male contraception has been shown in trials to last for at least two years, in a critical milestone moment. The implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive, known as Adam, is a water-soluble ...

You’re probably well aware of the pill and how it works—but long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including the birth control implant (a.k.a. Nexplanon), don’t require a daily check on your ...

Dozens of Tampa Bay area physicians are learning to implant Norplant, the new contraceptive device placed under the skin of a woman's arm to prevent pregnancy for five years. Doctors at Tampa General ...

Nexplanon is a brand-name birth control implant that a healthcare professional inserts under the skin of your upper arm. It is very effective at preventing pregnancy for up to 3 years. Nexplanon ...

Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is widely regarded as a transformative advancement in reproductive healthcare. Offering unparalleled efficacy and ease of use, LARC methods such as ...

Women who are yet to be mothers can also use implants, as can adolescents and young women, irrespective of age or marital status. [File, Standard] One in every five married women in Kenya uses ...

Irving-based chemicals producer Celanese Corp. is developing a prototype for a refillable contraceptive implant that would be particularly beneficial to women in low- and middle-income countries. The ...

Researchers from ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have unveiled a novel hydrogel implant that not only serves as a contraceptive but also holds ...