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Chewable Birth Control

January 17th, 2011 by Toni Brayer, M.D. in Better Health Network, Opinion
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Just in time for the new year, the FDA has approved the first low-dose chewable birth control contraceptive. 

The daily chew will be marketed by Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Fred Wilkinson, executive vice president of Global Brands said: “We believe this product is an important addition to the oral contraceptive category, and that its characteristics will make it a desirable choice for women.”

I have to ask myself: “Why?”

Most birth control failures occur because the woman forgets to take the pill. Will a chewable be more reliant? Is it aimed at gals who just love chewing gum? I don’t get the concept.

Marketing for this breakthrough will begin the in the second quarter of 2011.

*This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth*

Male Birth Control: Is Ultrasound The Key?

May 23rd, 2010 by Medgadget in Better Health Network, News, Research
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Finally men everywhere might have a birth control option that won’t rob them of the joys of living.

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill may have discovered a cheap, convenient and noninvasive method of male birth control — ultrasound. The scientists believe that a single treatment can provide up to six months of infertility that is reversible.

The team has received a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their work. If the project pans out, this could have an incredible impact on global health. Read more »

*This blog post was originally published at Medgadget*