Contraception - injections for men
Injectable contraception for men is being trialled in a number of countries. A combination of the hormones testosterone and progesterone may provide a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive. However more research is needed to determine ... [... more]
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Contraceptive implants: Implanon
Just four cm long and two mm wide (match stick size), it is inserted by a doctor trained in the procedure, under the skin just above the inside of your elbow. Implanon contains a hormone, like progesterone, which prevents pregnancy by stopping ... [... more]
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The mini-Pill
The progesterone makes the cervical mucus thicken. This mucus then acts as a plug which prevents the sperm from entering the uterus and fertilising the egg. Women who find the Combined Pill unsuitable because the oestrogen can cause nausea, high ... [... more]
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