A new study conducted at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Stockholm, Sweden) has demonstrated the contraceptive capabilities of a non-hormonal prophylactic gel. This gel shows promise as an ...

The protective substance is an important barrier between the body and the environment. Here’s how researchers are using it to understand health. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 When Pilar Vigil ...

The Cervical Mucus Method (Billings method, Ovulation Method) Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle affect the appearance and texture of cervical mucus. Immediately after menstrual bleeding, ...

After a preliminary screening round, researchers identified a set of microRNAs (miRNAs) and cytokines that are abnormally expressed in serum and mucus samples in cases of cervical cancer. These ...

If you’re trying to prevent pregnancy without turning to hormonal contraception, like the pill, or barrier methods, like condoms, you may be considering natural birth control. Fertility awareness, ...