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What is the safe period to have sex?

June 6, 2013
The safe period refers to the window period where a woman is less likely to get pregnant if they have unprotected intercourse. Technically speaking, this safe period falls between day 1-7 of the period and Day 19 to the start of …

Will the mother and child tracking system (MCTS) help improve maternal health?

January 18, 2013
To ensure proper care for the woman and necessary vaccination for the child the health ministry has put in place a mother and child tracking system (MCTS) to reach out to every pregnant woman and new-born across India, Health …

Why popping pills is dangerous for you

October 4, 2012
Scene 1: My annoying headache refuses to go away, so I’ll just take an extra painkiller – after all what harm could one tablet cause?  Scene 2: Nowadays I don’t have time to eat a proper meal, so I should start having …

Female condoms unpopular in India

July 3, 2012
The female condom is a contraceptive barrier device used to ward off sexually transmitted devices and prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, they are used by the female or the receptive partner. It has a flexible ring at each …