We all expect wonders from science, and maybe the one concerning birth control took a fairly long time coming, but here it is at last: a scientist in India came up with an injection that is guaranteed to prevent undesirable conception – and keep on preventing it for the next 10 years! What about it as the wonder of the year? Full story

University of Edinburgh started its testing of the hormonal male contraception. This is the second phase of the study, which is carried under the guidance of WHO. Previous tests have already confirmed effectiveness and safety of the new drug. Full story

Surprised by the number of unwanted pregnancies, British scientists set out to find how well women are aware about existing contraceptive methods. A poll showed that myths about contraception are still preserved despite widespread availability of various contraceptives Full story

Contraceptives for men may become available in pharmacies in the near future. Such news was released by Chinese researchers. The scientists offer men to take monthly injections of synthetic hormone in order to prevent pregnancy. Full story

As of July current year, six schools in Oxfordshire, England, are to take part in the initiative allowing schoolgirls aged 11 years and older to text to their school nurse for emergency contraception Full story

Food and Drug Administration gave green light to a new female condom FC2 that could be alternative to first ever previously approved condom for women FC which hardly generated decent sales since its launch back in 1993. Full story