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New male contraceptive does not involve hormones

Medical Xpress

Instead of using hormones to disrupt sperm production, the new technique involves placing a hydrogel called ADAM into the vas deferens to prevent sperm from making its way to the urethra. A team of researchers at a company called Contraline has developed a new kind of male contraceptive.

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Managing menopause: Hormone therapy is back

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Hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disturbances are common symptoms of menopause that can affect health, quality of life and work productivity.

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Chemicals from hair and beauty products impact hormones, especially during pregnancy

Scienmag

Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study. Personal care and beauty products contain several ingredients that often include a wide range of endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens, phenols, parabens and toxic metals.

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Dr Reddy’s to buy US generic products portfolio of Mayne Pharma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has signed a definitive agreement to buy Australian company Mayne Pharma Group’s US generic prescription product portfolio in a deal valued at approximately $105m. Mayne Pharma’s portfolio to be acquired comprises around 45 commercial products, four pipeline products and 40 approved, non-marketed products.

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Pharmanovia signs licence deal for Aeterna Zentaris’ Ghryvelin

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ghryvelin is used for the diagnosis of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD), a rare and serious condition, as well as for Childhood Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency (CGHD), if approved. It is a ghrelin agonist, an orally active small molecule that has been designed to stimulate the secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.

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Studies connect hormone to breast cancer and uncover potential for novel targeted drugs

Scienmag

Credit: VCU Massey Cancer Center The hormone prolactin has long been understood to play a vital role in breast growth and development and the production of milk during pregnancy.