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New Contraceptive Gel Prevents Pregnancy without Side Effects

The hormone-free gel has proven effective in trials with sheep, and could provide an alternative to hormonal options for humans.

Kth Royal Institute
KTH Royal Institute

According to a recent New Scientist article, there’s a new contraceptive method on the horizon. Hormone-based intrauterine devices and contraceptive pills can cause side effects like mood swings, reduced sex drive, nausea and headaches. To prevent these unwanted effects, the new contraceptive gel, developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, doesn’t rely on hormones to prevent pregnancy. 

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