Contraception, also known as “birth control,” is “any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy,” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 4 There are many ...

It takes two to cause a pregnancy. So why are birth control pills only available for one partner? Multiple forces have dragged out the process of developing new contraceptives for men and other people ...

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 and the end of constitutional protection for abortion, emergency contraception has become more difficult to obtain and – more than ever – shrouded in ...

Despite the potential for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, contraceptive use in women with certain medical conditions is suboptimal, according to a new study. Steven W. Champaloux, PhD, MPH, a ...

Lauren Robinson has no desire to have an unplanned pregnancy. So after learning that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June—and reading Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurring opinion suggesting ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NewsNation) — Roughly one-fourth of women ...

A DIY injection could soon grant women long-term protection from pregnancy without the need for procedures or pills. The jab, developed by US scientists, contains microscopic crystals that assemble ...

A study has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also ...

The use of modern family planning methods among married women in Rwanda has risen gradually over the past three decades, from 13 percent in 1992 to 64 percent in 2025, according to the Rwanda ...