Whether you choose the birth control pill or the contraceptive patch, you’ll be equally protected against pregnancy. Your choice ultimately depends on your risk of complications, ease of access, and ...

A patch made from cryopreserved human umbilical cord may be a novel method for treating spina bifida in utero, according to scientists. A patch made from cryopreserved human umbilical cord may be a ...

The birth control patch is considered a relatively safe, low maintenance method of hormonal contraception. Many people choose the patch instead of another birth control method — such as the pill, ...

Pregnancy occurs when a woman’s oocyte is fertilized by a man’s sperm. Both oocyte and sperm are gametes, or reproductive cells, which contain a single copy of the parental DNA. It is when these two ...

Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, you’ve got a plethora of options when it comes to birth control. Maybe taking a pill every day is up your alley. Perhaps you’re more of an IUD person. But ...