You’re probably well aware of the pill and how it works—but long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), including the birth control implant (a.k.a. Nexplanon), don’t require a daily check on your ...

The Food and Drug Administration’s decision Thursday to approve the country’s first nonprescription oral contraceptive is expected to expand birth control access for millions of people. But the ...

For many women, taking the contraceptive pill is an easy and effective way to prevent getting pregnant. It's physically non-invasive, and all you have to do is remember to take the tablet at more or ...

There’s no question that contraceptives have been fundamental in the modern fight for gender equality. Since women and birthing people gained the ability to choose if and when they wanted children, ...

The FDA has approved Opill, also known as the Minipill, for over-the-counter access without a prescription in the United States. Opill has been available in other countries for more than half a decade ...

How Birth Control Affects Your Menstrual Cycle Hormonal birth control works by changing the hormone levels in your body to prevent pregnancy. Some types of birth control stop ovulation, which means ...

Birth control pills don’t actually contain progesterone — they contain a synthetic version of it called progestin. Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone in the body. The adrenal cortex, ...

In 2018, a handful of couples ditched their birth control to embark on a one-year trial of a hormonal topical gel as their only contraceptive. This gel, however, was for men to use in order to ...

As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Kentuckians told the Lantern they got intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, because of concern that they would lose ...

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 ...

Most forms of birth control require storage in dry, cool places at room temperature. Direct sunlight and extreme temperatures may cause them to break down and become less effective. Prolonged periods ...