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 ...

Deciding on a birth control method is a big step, and if you're considering a contraceptive implant, you’re making a choice that offers long-term protection. A contraceptive implant is a small, ...

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 ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered why the contraceptive landscape is so female-centric? There are a number of factors to blame ...

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 ...

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 ...