Long-Acting Reversible Contraception

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, a new study has found. However, even then, a person's overall risk of these conditions is still low.

A woman's contraceptive implant ended up in her lung; doctors believe the device migrated because it wasn't inserted in her upper arm properly.

When Roe v. Wade fell, interest in long-acting and permanent birth control rose. Here's what to know as Trump returns to office

A men's birth control gel has returned promising results in phase 2 trials, but a lack of funding for further testing is a major hurdle.

Primary care specialists roughly twice as likely to insert the birth control device incorrectly, a new study found.

Birth control pills are now on sale in the U.S. without a prescription. As states wrestle with abortion, some say this option for women is crucial.

An AAP policy had little impact on pediatricians' practices around IUDs, subdermal implants

As the former president loses his edge with evangelicals, the man who might replace him is cashing in on the resurgence of right-wing Catholicism.

Kate W. Isaacs, a lecturer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says thoughtful talks between abortion-rights and anti-abortion advocates can reduce negative stereotypes and foster empathy.

A group of bipartisan senators on Monday rolled out legislation that would enshrine the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law – protecting abortion and contraception access.

Despite the Catholic Church's discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, these queer Catholics aren't giving up on the faith just yet.

A focus on gender equity should include contraceptive equity too

Doctors note there aren't clear guidelines for managing pain or discomfort during IUD insertion

Experts say provision of counselling and longer-term options should also increase, as pill to be available in pharmacies

The pill, IUD, implant, shot, patch, and ring each have their pros and cons.

Birth control methods that use one hormone or a combination of two can all raise breast cancer risk by similar amounts, research suggests.

Hormonal IUDs have been known to cause weight gain in a small percentage of users, but it's not a common side effect.

Religious rules guiding Catholic health care systems often mean their doctors can't prescribe contraceptives or perform tubal ligations. And sometimes that leaves patients with few other options.

'Almost all women will use birth control at some point in their lives'

When COVID-19 vaccinations first began, many people reported heavier periods and other menstrual changes. A new study confirms the trend.