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 ...

Last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul, lawmakers and reproductive health advocates celebrated the approval of a new law that made birth control available without a prescription. The state officially authorized ...

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

The FDA approved a new safety warning for Depo-Provera alerting patients to a possible risk for a type of brain tumor called ...

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 ...

As a woman, there is a high chance that at some point in your life you may find yourself in a position where you have to start using birth control. This could be in order to prevent unwanted ...

As of 2025, lawsuits are now underway against Pfizer, the manufacturer of Depo-Provera, filed by women who were diagnosed with meningioma after using the birth control shot. These cases allege that ...

Both men and women are responsible for pregnancy, yet the burden of preventing it often falls on one gender. Women can choose from a variety of options to control fertility while for generations, men ...