It’s been a tricky landscape since Roe v. Wade was overturned almost two years ago, as reproductive health care has become increasingly complicated to navigate — and misinformation is on the rise. Not ...

In a changing health care landscape, understanding all available options for emergency contraception has become more important than ever. While Plan B remains widely known, medical experts want to ...

The pill. IUDs. Vaginal rings. Contraceptive injections. Arm implants. Diaphragms. Condoms. With so many options to choose from, picking out the right birth control method for you can be… a lot.

It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here's what the debate is missing.

Perimenopausal women face increased pregnancy-related risks, necessitating continued contraceptive use until menopause is confirmed. Healthy women can use combination hormonal contraceptives until mid ...

(StatePoint) With multiple contraceptive methods available, including sterilization, contraceptive pills, intrauterine devices and condoms, many women may wonder which is right for them. Because many ...

Emergency contraceptive pills, often called the “morning-after pill,” are widely used as a quick solution after unprotected ...

Understanding factors that relate to contraceptive use in women aged 35 and over may assist health care workers to provide more effective contraceptive counseling. Some factors discouraging ...

In 1886, chemist W. J. Rendell manufactured the first birth control suppository. It contained a cocoa butter shell for suppositories that melted in the body to release the medication quinine, a drug ...

Men have long been waiting for new male contraceptive options outside of just condoms and vasectomy. Non-hormonal methods at the forefront of male interest have been long-acting, reversible options ...

Dermatologists should be aware of laws regarding emergency contraception in their state when prescribing isotretinoin at initial visit. Should dermatologists prescribe emergency contraception at ...

Reliance on inadequate awareness and peer advice contributes to rising unprotected encounters.