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New Hormonal Contraceptive Approved

Combines estrogen and progestin

THURSDAY, May 6 The Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals combination hormonal contraceptive Natazia has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The tablet combines two female hormones, estrogen and progestin, and is meant to deliver doses four times durin...Read the full article

Could the Pill Lower a Woman's Sex Drive?

Sexual dysfunction higher for those on the regimen vs. other methods, researchers report

FRIDAY, April 30 A new study contradicts the conventional wisdom about a common condition called primary ovarian insufficiency that can cause infertility in young women.

Even though the condition causes symptoms similar to those experienced by women during menopause,...Read the full article

Low Testosterone Raises Heart Death Rates in Impotent Men

Obese patients with erectile dysfunction also at higher risk for cardiac events, research shows

THURSDAY, April 29 Among men with erectile dysfunction, those who also have low testosterone levels face a higher than normal risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new study has found.

In a second study, the same team of researchers also found a link between ...Read the full article

Typical Male Behavior Comes From Estrogen, Too

Both male and female hormones play role in making men masculine, research shows

WEDNESDAY, April 28 Gender-specific behavior patterns are often chalked up to testosterone in men and estrogen in women, but a new study explains why the hormone issue isn't so clear cut.

The male hormone testosterone doesn't work in ways that had been assumed when i...Read the full article

New Clues Shed Light on Sperm Function, Male Fertility

Researchers uncover key proteins in mice that could lead to new birth control for men

WEDNESDAY, April 28 Two proteins in a family of proteins called PLA2s play a vital role in sperm function and fertility in mice, say two teams of researchers.

The findings could improve understanding of male infertility and lead to new typ...Read the full article

Lung Cancer Increase in Women Tied to Genes, Estrogen

Findings could explain rise in non-smokers as well, researchers say

MONDAY, April 19 Researchers working with mice report they've gained insight into why lung cancer rates are going up in women, including those who don't smoke.

In a new study, they say they've found that smoke exposure leads to changes in how genes operate in female ...Read the full article

Do Statins Lower Male Sex Drive?

Italian study says yes, but earlier U.S. study had different conclusion

THURSDAY, April 15 An Italian study of men being treated for erectile dysfunction finds an association between the use of cholesterol-lowering statins and abnormally low levels of the male hormone testosterone.

The study "sends a signal worthy of observation," said D...Read the full article

Hormone Replacement Might Relieve Arthritis

Researchers speculate that injections in joint fluid may be beneficial

TUESDAY, March 30 Hormone replacement therapy directed to joint fluid may help regenerate damaged cartilage tissue in people with advanced osteoarthritis, according to German researchers.

Their study aimed to examine the regenerative poten...Read the full article