The male contraceptive pill under the magnifying glass of scientists
One of the currently known forms of pregnancy prevention is the contraceptive pill. Until now, it has only been available in a version for women. Will new research into an equivalent for men prove to...
Hair loss after hormonal contraceptives
While oral contraceptives can definitely be considered one of the more effective methods of preventing conception, they are not without any disadvantages - various side effects can be associated with...
Contraceptive use and risk of depression - find out the link
Contraception is a set of methods aimed at preventing unwanted pregnancy. Among the whole range of methods, you can find those that refer to natural techniques and those that are called artificial -...
Can contraceptive pills cause depressive states?
The use of hormonal contraception is one of the most popular methods of preventing pregnancy. The hormones used in the pill affect the whole body - not just the ability of a fertilised egg to implant.
Side effects of contraceptive pills - what you should know before you take hormone therapy
Hormone medication treatments always cause changes in the body. Sometimes the symptoms of hormone use appear relatively quickly, for example in the form of vomiting or diarrhoea. Sometimes, however,...
World Contraception Day
For more than ten years, WorldContraception Day has been celebrated on 26 September. The holiday is supported both by numerous international non-governmental organisations (the European Society for...
Symonette withdrawn from the market
By decision of the General Pharmaceutical Inspectorate, the distribution of another medicinal product has been discontinued.
The most common side effects of hormonal contraception
The contraceptive pill is sometimes considered by many people to be an extremely effective method of contraception. However, nothing is free - patients who use them may experience various side...
Day-after pill by prescription only!
The Sejm passed a law on health care services on Thursday which stipulates that the day-after pill will only be sold by prescription.
Why do liver tests when taking hormonal contraception?
Liver tests allow you to assess how your liver is working. When using contraception, it is particularly advisable to have check-ups every so often for AspAT, ALAT, Bilirubin and GGT levels. Why?...
Emergency contraception
The term emergency contraception encompasses all methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy used after unprotected sex or when other methods of contraception have failed. This article outlines the most...
Can hormones work through the skin? - part 1
Hormones are chemicals that regulate the human body. The female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. It is the cyclical changes in the secretion of these substances that determine a woman's...
Can hormones work through the skin? - part 3
Hormones are chemicals that regulate the human body. The female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. It is the cyclical changes in the secretion of these substances that determine a woman's...
Can hormones work through the skin? - part 2
Hormones are chemicals that regulate the human body. The female sex hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. It is the cyclical changes in the secretion of these substances that determine a woman's...
Contraception on index (Pearl)
Which method of contraception is the most effective? The Pearl index helps in the comparison and choice. The most favourable, i.e. lowest, indexes are characterised by long-term solutions:...
The era of long-term contraception has arrived
When they were introduced in the 1960s, they were considered a dream come true for generations of women and men. But the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill - as they are referred to - requires...
Contraception well chosen
How do you choose the best one from the various forms of contraception available? Start with a visit to the gynaecologist's office. A thorough medical history and examination plus a conversation...
Which methods of contraception do we still know little about?
In recent years, Poland has seen a significant increase in women's awareness of contraceptive methods and their right to informed maternity planning. However, traditional methods of preventing...
Long-term contraception - types, use
The contraceptive pill, the most common method of hormonal contraception, requires special care and regularity of use. Meanwhile, research shows that many of us have problems with this.
Contraceptive patch
Nowadays, a woman has many contraceptive methods to choose from. The effectiveness of the means available on the market is very high. Are contraceptive patches also safe?
