Exploring the Different Types of Contraceptive Methods: What You Need to Know: By Vedanshi Oli Birth control includes a range of devices, medications, practices, and surgical options that help ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated July 13, 2023, to reflect the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a nonprescription birth control pill. For the first time, people in the United ...

While you may hope you never need it, it’s important to know about backup birth control — what your choices are, which type works best, and when to use it. These are some of the reasons you might want ...

Family planning in India has quietly witnessed a paradigm shift over the past decade. Talking about family planning has moved beyond the confines of population management and wedding bells. Today, ...

There has been a shift away from the use of more reliable hormonal methods of contraception to less reliable fertility awareness methods among women requesting abortion in England and Wales over the ...

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

Barrier methods of birth control physically block sperm from reaching the uterus during sexual activity. There are many types to choose from. Weigh up the pros and cons of each before deciding which ...

Though commonplace for many people, birth control is a complex process that requires careful follow-through. It’s common to choose a contraceptive method based on how well it’s supposed to work.

If youre worried about unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex, you can safely use existing birth control pills as emergency contraception (EC) right away, reproductive health experts say. In ...