This could be a tough pill to swallow. An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal ...

At 6 weeks pregnant, more than 70% of moms will already know they are pregnant, although some women still won’t know for ...

IUDs are small devices implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Finding a doctor to insert an IUD can be difficult and ...

This complex microbial dance seems to have a really important role in our health. Oral diseases and even oral cancers have ...

The contraceptive implant Nexplanon is the only other LARC ... that involves cutting or blocking your fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. Tubal ligation doesn’t affect your menstrual cycle.

To reduce the risk of miscarriage and having babies with birth defects, maternal health experts have said pregnant women should avoid prolonged exposure to pesticides and insecticides. The ...

So, how did Akshara avoid falling for pregnancy myths? She says, “Whether it was my diet or my lifestyle, I always asked my gynaecologist. Please reach out to professionals.” Akshara feels ...

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A new study led by Nigerian researcher Kabir Idowu has revealed a game-changing strategy to combat anaemia among pregnant women, a condition that silently claims the lives of thousands of mothers ...

A contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod placed under the skin of your upper arm. It releases hormones that prevent pregnancy for up to three to five years. This makes it a convenient and ...