Israel developed a safe contraceptive for women

Researchers at Sheba Hospital, a suburb of Ramat Gan city of Israel, are developing a new contraceptive that does not cause harmful side effects for women.

The study, led by Professor Ariel Horowitz, was started after doctors discovered that some genes have a change in ovulation and Prostaglandin derivatives (a type of fatty acid that works). support for reproduction).

Experiments carried out on rats then yielded positive results when the experimental subjects injected with drugs that prevent Prostaglandin derivatives did not occur ovulation.

This drug does not contain hormones that are harmful to a woman's body.(Photo: Mypregnanthealth.com).

In the next research phase, experts will apply this therapy to humans. If successful, a drug with a safe contraceptive effect will be prepared.

The difference of this drug is that it does not contain hormones that can harm a woman's body.

The currently available oral contraceptives contain hormones such as oxrogen and steroids, but the possible use of coagulation leads to cerebrovascular disease, pulmonary embolism or death. in many cases.

Professor Horowitz said that now many women cannot use hormonal contraceptives, such as those who are prone to blood clots, smokers or cancer patients . Do So, a new safe contraceptive can also help these women.

In addition, experts also said the results of the study also support people who have to use in vitro fertilization.