New enzyme discovery could transform male birth control

Researchers have discovered how sperm cells perform an extraordinary metabolic transformation after ejaculation, from quiet ...
University of California, San Francisco

Could This Birth Control Shot Increase Your Risk for Brain Tumor?

UCSF radiation oncologist David Raleigh, MD, PhD, studies the link between brain tumors and injectable birth control.
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Lawsuits Claim Pfizer Failed to Warn of Brain Tumor Risk From Birth Control Shot

If Pfizer is successful, consumers may find it harder to hold drug makers accountable for inadequate warning labels.

Breakthrough Discovery Could Finally Be the Key to Male Birth Control

Researchers have traced how sperm rapidly shift from a dormant to an energy-charged state during their journey to fertilize ...

Non-hormonal birth control is a better option for some people — here are the pros and cons

Non-hormonal birth control includes copper IUDs, the barrier method, and sterilization. The effectiveness of non-hormonal ...

Birth control sponge: The non-hormonal, OTC contraception you may not have heard of

The birth control sponge is a small, round sponge that you insert into your vagina before sex — it's disposable, easy to use, ...