Contraceptives

Your Crocin, condoms and other drugs will get costlier from 1 April: Here's why

The national drug pricing body recently announced an annual change of 10.76 per cent in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for over 800 scheduled drugs and medical devices. These include some of the most common drugs such as paracetamol, azithromycin and contraceptives

1.3 million women in India lost access to contraceptives, abortions during the COVID-19 pandemic: report

WHO said two-thirds of 103 countries surveyed between mid-May and early July reported disruptions to family planning and contraception services.

World Population Day 2020: How COVID-19 pandemic disrupted sexual and reproductive health services for women

According to a UNFPA report, around 7 million unintended pregnancies are expected to occur if the COVID-19 lockdown carries on for six months and there are major disruptions to health services

Coronavirus Outbreak: Indians make most of lockdown as libido conquers social distancing at homes; sales of adult toys zoom over 100%

There is a phenomenal rise in the demand for products like adult sex toys, condoms in the sexual wellness industry

International Women’s Health Day 2020: Eight sexual health commandments for every woman to live by

The main agenda of this day is to promote the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of all women all over the world.

India may launch the world’s first male contraceptive soon: Will men be willing to use it?

Dr Sujoy Guha had developed the first-ever male contraceptive injection in the world in the 1980s. The drug is now awaiting approval to be launched.

The mighty pill: What happens to the body when you take an oral contraceptive

Most contraceptive pills contain the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone - the same hormones that regulate menstrual periods.

World Contraception Day: Why do young men still not want to talk about contraception?

Sexual health education aimed at young men must go beyond simply telling them to use condoms.

With 33.6% of population born of adolescent pregnancies, India is unprepared for its looming teen sexual revolution

Social and policy barriers do not allow the sexual and reproductive needs of adolescents (10 to 19 years) to be addressed.

Chhattisgarh sterilisation tragedy: UN organisations call for accountability

The UN Population Fund and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) have come out against any forms of incentives for adopting contraceptives and sought accountability for Chhattisgarh sterilisation deaths.