Reproductive control agents

Concerns around buying emergency hormonal contraception online

The practice of online prescribing and buying medicines on the internet is expanding and it can play a positive role in providing care for our ever growing population. However, concerns have been raised at the news that some women are buying emergency hormonal contraceptive (EHC) pills from overseas…

Overcoming the challenges in developing male contraceptives

With several hormonal and non-hormonal male contraceptive candidates in the pipeline, researchers are hoping to ignite interest from a wary pharmaceutical industry.…

RPS survey sheds light on day-to-day role of pharmacists

RPS survey highlights the key services and interactions provided by pharmacists across the NHS each week.…

Sperm activation finding could lead to new contraceptives

Enzyme that activates sperm mobility could lead to new contraceptives or treatment for male infertility.…

Contraceptive implant linked to repeat abortion

Women who use a contraceptive implant are more likely to have a repeat abortion than those using certain birth control methods, a UK study suggests.…

Low dose aspirin may boost fertility in some women, suggests research

Taking low dose aspirin daily may increase the chance of conception in women with high levels of inflammatory markers, a US study has found.…

First self-administered injectable contraceptive approved for use in the UK

Women in the UK will be able to self-administer an injectable contraceptive for the first time after the medicines regulator approved new labelling for Sayana Press.…

Genetically engineering humans: a step too far?

Among scientists and health professionals there are differing opinions on how far we should take genetic engineering. Robert Sparrow and Glenn Cohen discuss the merits and dangers of using this technology beyond disease treatment and prevention.…

Hormonal contraceptives combined with genital infections alter immunity to HIV-1

When women had genital tract infections, different forms of hormonal contraception affected immune markers involved in acquisition of HIV.…

Oral contraceptives may improve inflammatory arthritis outcomes

Taking oral contraceptives may benefit women who have inflammatory arthritis, according to research published in Arthritis Care and Research.…