There’s no question that contraceptives have been fundamental in the modern fight for gender equality. Since women and birthing people gained the ability to choose if and when they wanted children, ...

Less than half of female adolescents and young women can correctly answer questions about how contraceptives work, according to a new nationally representative survey published in the Journal of ...

Some people have concerns about the long-term effects of reversible birth control on fertility. However, no scientific evidence links reversible birth control (such as hormonal birth control pills, ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

(CNN) — Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use ...

(Adds FDA comments) By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Drugmakers should use more realistic methods for evaluating the effectiveness of birth control pills, patches and other other ...

(CNN) — Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. (CNN) — Don’t ...

Women lined up for hours, some after days of travel. I met them almost 20 years ago at contraceptive clinics in Uganda and Kenya. They told me, “This will free me to work and feed the children I have.