An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in Denmark ...

Researchers evaluated contraceptive use, gynecologic follow-up, and pregnancy risk awareness among women with various rheumatic conditions.

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

Focus of Title X program shifting to "natural family planning" and encouragement of pregna ...

Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways Birth control pills can take up to a week to start working if not taken ...

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Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Novel methods of contraception are being introduced. For example, ZabBio is designing a ...

False information on social media about contraception and expectations about side effects can lead some young women to stop ...

Postpartum contraception uptake is linked to delivery factors, but fewer than half of women initiate contraception within a year after birth ...

Medicines360 and Pharma Dynamics have announced the availability of AVIBELA, South Africa’s first generic levonorgestrel 52 mg intrauterine device (IUD), marking a significant step forward in access ...