New digital contraceptive methods, such as apps or wearables to determine fertile days, are gaining in popularity. University of Amsterdam medical anthropologist Ellen Algera and her colleagues have ...

Meningiomas are the most common brain tumors in adults, accounting for 38% to 42% of all primary central nervous system ...

A recent study in The Lancet confirmed that a woman's choice of contraception does not increase her chances of contracting ...

Background: More than 30% of the pregnancies in women aged 35 and over are unintended. This paper compares perceptions about contraceptive methods and use among women with and without an unintended ...

The vaginal contraceptive ring represents one of the more recent innovations in hormonal birth control, offering a unique delivery system that combines convenience with effectiveness. Unlike daily ...

The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s ...

The Trump administration has rolled back teen pregnancy prevention grants and repurposed a program designed to reduce ...

Contraceptive methods and family planning services encompass a broad spectrum of clinical, community and self-administered interventions designed to enable individuals and couples to determine the ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.

Illinois pharmacists can now provide more prescription contraceptives, including emergency and non-hormonal options.

It's more than just pregnancy prevention ...