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Categories: Birth Control, Sexual Health
Published Hormonal contraceptives in teens may alter risk assessment, rat study suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Hormonal contraceptives taken by adolescents may influence development of the brain in a way that alters the recognition of risks, a new study in rats suggests.
Published Blood clotting risk quickly drops after stopping hormonal contraceptives
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away within two to four weeks after one stops using these contraceptives. The findings can help patients and doctors weigh the benefits and risks of hormonal contraceptives and guide when to stop using them ahead of events that could further increase the risk of dangerous clots, such as major surgery, prolonged periods of immobility, or when tapering anticoagulant medications after a blood clot.
Published Contraceptive pill users less likely to report depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study has shown that women who are taking the oral contraceptive pill are less likely to report depression. The research, which analysed data from 6,239 women in the United States aged 18-55 years old, found that the prevalence of major depression amongst users of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) was significantly lower, at 4.6%, compared to former OCP users (11.4%).
Published Morning-after pill more effective when taken with an anti-inflammatory painkiller, researchers find
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A research team recently published findings on adding an anti-inflammatory painkiller used for arthritis pain to an oral emergency contraceptive pill (also known as the morning-after pill) to increase the effectiveness of pregnancy prevention.
Published Syphilis transmission networks and antimicrobial resistance in England uncovered using genomics
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Scientists use genomics to uncover syphilis transmission patterns in England, in a pioneering new approach for STI surveillance.
Published New study shows effectiveness of mpox vaccine
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new international study has shown mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections to be less severe among those who are vaccinated or had a previous infection in 2022, underlining the importance and effectiveness of vaccination.
Published Birth-control pills affect the body's ability to regulate stress, study suggests
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source A new study suggests that birth-control pills negatively impact women's stress response.
Published New study links contraceptive pills and depression
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 per cent during the first two years of use.
Published Low sexual satisfaction linked to memory decline later in life
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Low sexual satisfaction in middle age may serve as an early warning sign for future cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, which tracked associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction and cognition in hundreds of men aged 56 through 68, found that declines in sexual satisfaction and erectile function were correlated with future memory loss.
Published Tuberculosis disease intensifies HIV antibody response in people with HIV
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research found that people living with HIV that have had pulmonary tuberculosis had broader and more potent HIV antibody responses and differences in HIV sequences predicted to be antibody resistant as compared to those without suspected or documented tuberculosis.
Published New genetic target for male contraception identified
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Discovery of a gene in multiple mammalian species could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals. Researchers identified expression of the gene, Arrdc5, in the testicular tissue of mice, pigs, cattle and humans. When they knocked out the gene in mice, it created infertility only in the males, impacting their sperm count, movement and shape.
Published Smells influence metabolism and aging in mice
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Exposure to female odors and pheromones causes weight loss and extend the life spans of mice, which may have implications for humans, researchers have found. While it was already known that sensory cues in humans and animals influence the release of sex hormones, this study shows that these cues could have more wide-spread physiological effects on metabolism and aging.
Published A readily available dietary supplement may reverse organ damage caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source MitoQ, a mitochondrial antioxidant that is available to the public as a diet supplement, was found in a mouse study to reverse the detrimental effects that HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) have on mitochondria in the brain, heart, aorta, lungs, kidney and liver.
Published Study finds similar association of progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives with breast cancer risk
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source There is a relative increase of 20% to 30% in breast cancer risk associated with both combined and progesterone-only contraceptives, whatever the mode of delivery, though with five years of use, the 15-year absolute excess incidence is at most 265 cases per 100,000 users, according to a new study.
Published High infant mortality rates and global human population rise
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source New research showing high infant mortality rates are contributing to an incessant rise of the global human population supports arguments for greater access to contraception and family planning in low- and middle-income nations.
Published On-demand male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source An experimental contraceptive drug temporarily stops sperm in their tracks and prevents pregnancies in preclinical models. The study demonstrates that an on-demand male contraceptive is possible.
Published Call to address women's reproductive needs holistically
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Women's reproductive needs should be considered holistically by considering pregnancy prevention and pregnancy preparation at the same time, finds a new study.
Published COVID vaccines also help protect HIV patients, study finds
(via sciencedaily.com) Researchers have found that people infected with HIV who receive antiretroviral therapy form antibodies against Sars-Cov-2 after being vaccinated against COVID with mRNA vaccines. Their immune response to the vaccination is, however, less strong than that of healthy people. A third vaccination reduces this gap.
Published Challenging guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion
(via sciencedaily.com) Original source Conception within three months of a miscarriage or an abortion is not associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to new research. The study suggests that, contrary to current advice, women could attempt pregnancy after a previous miscarriage or induced abortion without elevated perinatal risks and reassures those who want to try again sooner than guidelines recommend.
Published How hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain
(via sciencedaily.com) One aspect of hormonal contraceptives' effect on the teenage body remains a mystery -- whether and how they modify the developing brain. New research in young rats links synthetic hormones found in birth control pills, patches and injections with disordered signal transmission between cells in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that continues to develop throughout adolescence.