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The politics of abortion and contraception [PDF]

open access: yesSociologija, 2004
In this article the author challenges several dominant positions that are relevant for understanding demographic trends and contraceptive practices as well as their mutual relationship. First, the author rejects the assumed direct connection between high
Drezgić Rada
doaj   +1 more source

Gossypol and Its Natural Derivatives: Multitargeted Phytochemicals as Potential Drug Candidates for Oncologic Diseases

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2022
Despite the vast amounts of research and remarkable discoveries that have been made in recent decades, cancer remains a leading cause of death and a major public health concern worldwide.
Dilipkumar Pal   +4 more
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Effects of Boron-Containing Compounds on Liposoluble Hormone Functions

open access: yesInorganics, 2023
Boron-containing compounds (BCC), particularly boronic acids and derivatives, are being increasingly tested as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Some effects of BCC involve phenomena linked to the action of steroid or thyroid hormones; among these, are ...
Elizabeth Estevez-Fregoso   +6 more
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Discovering a Reversible Male Contraceptive Agent Derived from Lonidamine

open access: yesACS Omega, 2023
There is a huge demand for safe and effective non-hormonal male contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancy, but research on male contraceptive drugs lacks far behind the pills for women. Lonidamine and its analog adjudin are two of the best studied potential male contraceptives.
Shengnan Gong   +6 more
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Rising trends towards the development of oral herbal male contraceptive: an insight review

open access: yesFuture Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
Background Acknowledging population control to be an essential step for global health promotes wide research study in the area of male contraception. Although there are a great number of synthetic contraceptives available in the market, they have plenty ...
Surender Verma, Akash Yadav
doaj   +1 more source

Long-acting reversible contraception use among residents in obstetrics/gynecology training programs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background: The objective of the study was to estimate the personal usage of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) among obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents in the United States and compare usage between programs with and without a Ryan
Maddipati, Ragini   +4 more
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Testing the efficacy and safety of BIO101, for the prevention of respiratory deterioration, in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia (COVA study): a structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

open access: yesTrials, 2021
Objectives As of December, 1st, 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2, resulted in more than 1 472 917 deaths worldwide and death toll is still increasing exponentially.
W. Dioh   +15 more
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An update on the potential for male contraception : emerging options [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The human population continues to grow and is estimated to rise to 10.1 billion by the end of the century. Therefore, there is still an unmet need for safe and highly effective contraceptive options for both men and women.
Alsaadi, Manal   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Escherichia coli recombinant sperm immobilizing factor RecX as a potential vaginal contraceptive

open access: yesReproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2018
Background To control the overpopulation and unintended pregnancies, vaginal contraceptives have gained recent surge of interest because of its topical application with possible avoidance of systemic effects.
Monika Answal, Vijay Prabha
doaj   +1 more source

RICOM: a potential male contraceptive agent?

open access: yesThe FASEB Journal, 2012
The minor seed variety of RICOM – 1013‐J, a local contraceptive agent among the Rukuba women of Central Nigeria was studied. The N‐hexane extract of RICOM has been shown to possess anti‐fertility properties in adult cyclic Sprague‐Dawley rats.
Rosie Thecla McNeil   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

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