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World Contraception Day

26 Sep 2022

World Contraception Day 2022: Frequently used contraceptives and how they work

World Contraception Day is observed on September 26 globally To raise awareness about contraception, and reproductive rights, to empower women and men to choose

11 Jul 2017

World Population Day 2017: Know the advantages of injectable contraceptive

When the first World Population Day was observed in 1990, the global population stood at a little over five billion. Now, it's over half that, measuring at about 7.6 billion.

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11 Jul 2017

World population Day: Here's why family planning matters

Family planning not only helps in curbing growing population, but also provides many benefits to the mother, father, children and the family.

07 Feb 2017

Vasalgel - Male contraceptive jab prevents pregnancy in monkeys for more than a year

The researchers from California National Primate Research Center in the US, said the contraceptive called Vasalgel provided effective birth control in rhesus monkey groups for more than one year.

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22 Oct 2016

Youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs: Study

A new research shows that youths attending mental health services have unmet sexual health needs, as shown by low rates of contraception and high rates of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

29 Aug 2016

Fewer Indians using contraception, despite better awareness

India's population, now estimated at 1.32 billion, is expected to surpass China's within the next six years and reach 1.7 billion by 2050, according to World Health Organisation projections.

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12 Jul 2016

Five contraceptive methods you should know about!

India is predicted to overtake China as the world's most populous nation by 2050.

Roman Catholic group

10 Feb 2016

Catholic group urges pope to allow contraception to fight Zika

A Roman Catholic group appealed to Pope Francis on Wednesday to allow Church members to "follow their conscience" and use contraception or to let women have abortions to protect themselves against the Zika virus.

29 Jan 2016

New smartphone app increased contraceptive use in India

The researchers developed the app, called Gyan Jyoti, or "light of knowledge," for use in Bihar.

11 Jan 2016

Sexual health: The advantages of using contraception

Contrary to the days when contraceptives were rare, we are fortunate enough to live in a day and age where there are many birth control options available.

07 Oct 2015

Single shot delivery for long-term contraception

GnRH is what the researchers refer to as a "master regulator of reproduction" in vertebrates.

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