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Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...

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

Kristan Hawkins is not what you might call a unifying figure. The founder and leader of Students for Life of America, a grassroots anti-abortion network, Hawkins travels to college campuses for ...

While hormonal birth control pills are a common form of birth control, some forms of birth control don’t involve hormones. Instead, nonhormonal options prevent pregnancy by physically or chemically ...

Birth control has revolutionized people’s ability to take charge of their health, pursue their dreams, and decide if and when ...

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 ...

The reproductive health landscape is experiencing a revolutionary shift that could fundamentally change how couples approach family planning. For decades, women have carried the primary responsibility ...

Certain types of birth control methods have been associated with reduced bone mineral density. The risk may be greater in people who start taking them during adolescence. Birth control medications ...

Sales of birth control and emergency contraception — morning-after pills like Plan B and Restart — have spiked since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, despite his assurances he won’t try to roll ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.