All articles tagged with #contraceptive pill
Women are increasingly turning away from the contraceptive pill due to concerns over side effects and risks, and are exploring natural fertility tracking methods, though these are less reliable. Experts emphasize the safety and effectiveness of the pill but highlight the need for more research and options to meet women's diverse needs.
A study suggests that long-term use of the contraceptive pill desogestrel may slightly increase the risk of developing non-cancerous brain tumors called meningiomas, especially after more than five years of continuous use. The risk is small, and the tumors often regress after stopping the medication. No increased risk was found with levonorgestrel, another progestogen. Women should discuss contraceptive options with their healthcare providers, considering these findings.
New research suggests that women taking the mini-pill containing desogestrel for more than five years may have a slightly increased risk of developing benign brain tumours called meningiomas, though the overall risk remains very low. Experts advise women not to be alarmed and to consult their doctors if concerned, as the increased risk disappears within a year of stopping the medication.
A large French study suggests that using the progestogen-only contraceptive pill desogestrel for more than five years may slightly increase the risk of developing benign brain tumors called meningiomas, but the risk diminishes after stopping the medication. Short-term use does not appear to increase risk, and the findings highlight the importance of healthcare provider consultation for women on long-term contraceptives.
New research from the University of Quebec in Montreal suggests that the contraceptive pill may impair the fear-regulating regions of a woman's brain. The study found that women taking the combined oral contraceptive pill had a thinner ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which is associated with emotional responses, decision making, and self-control. These findings support previous studies that have linked the pill to negative mental side effects, including increased fear, anger, and depression. The researchers suggest that more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of the pill on brain anatomy and emotional regulation.
Scientists at Washington State University have identified a gene that, when removed, temporarily renders sperm infertile, paving the way for a potential male contraceptive pill. The protein encoded by this gene is found solely in the testicular tissue of most mammals and reduces sperm counts and deforms remaining sperm to make them incapable of fertilizing an egg when altered. The destabilization of the infertility protein is not permanent, meaning sperm will recover once the person or animal stops taking the pills. The researchers have filed a provisional patent for the development of a male contraceptive based on this gene and the protein it encodes.