Just 3mg a day is effective, clinical trials show
(NEWSER) - Tired of taking a pill every day to prevent pregnancy? Soon you may be able to simply rub a tiny amount of contraceptive gel on your skin instead. Just 3mg daily, applied to arms, legs, shoulders, or abdomen, is a suitable alternative to the pill, according to researchers, who tested the gel on 18 women—with positive results. Common pill side effects like nausea and weight gain didn't occur in the test group, and the gel can even be used while breastfeeding, the Telegraph reports. More»
