Use of emergency contraception in the form of the otherwise-called “morning after” pill more than doubled since the drug was approved for use without a prescription, a new report from the Centers for ...

My doctor and I ultimately decided on a hormonal IUD to manage my PCOS, since it also aligned with my preferred method of ...

Barrier and hormonal contraception methods only temporarily prevent pregnancy. Once a person stops using these methods, the body’s natural fertility will typically resume. Sterilization methods, such ...

The teen birth rate in the U.S. has been declining consistently for more than 30 years, despite the fact that the number of ...

Researchers explore the links between birth control and depression, highlighting potential risks among adolescents.

With several birth control options available, doctors say some methods are more effective than others and have different side ...

Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large ...

A birth control ring is a small and flexible ring a person inserts into their vagina. The ring releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. The birth control ring is a type of hormonal contraception.

Unintended pregnancies are more common in sub-Saharan Africa than the world average: up to 91 out of 1,000 pregnancies ...