Sept. 16, 2024 – Women who rely on getting their tubes tied as their primary method of birth control may face a higher risk of unplanned pregnancy than expected. Between 3% and 5% of women who get the ...

A contraceptive implant also known as a “birth control implant” is a small flexible rod-like device (1.6 inches long) that is inserted into the inner area of the arm. Its release of hormone progestin ...

There's a new male birth control gel being tested, and women are rolling our eyes because, of course it's not a shot, pill, or implant. Here's what to know. I’ve been on several different forms of ...

If you’re sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant right now, birth control is one of the most effective tools available. Understanding what your options are, and how to get access to ...

Opinion writer Olivia Roderick shares her personal experience with birth control. Although she initially struggled with whether or not to stay on it despite the effects it had on her ...

In the days following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, Americans stocked up on their birth control and pregnancy management options amid the looming threat to access by the president-elect ...

Massachusetts lawmakers have put pen to paper in recent years to make birth control more accessible, but what you can get still depends on your insurance, your provider and your pharmacist. This guide ...

Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work?