Birth control is one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy, but it’s only effective if used correctly.

Michigan's reproductive rights expand as Gov. Whitmer signs bills allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control pills.

Insurance companies will be required to fill up to a 12-month supply of birth control pills, if a bill by Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is approved.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed 16 laws relating to reproductive health Wednesday. Two bills focused on contraceptive access.

Governor Whitmer signed into law a bill that allows pharmacists to directly prescribe and dispense contraceptives to patients ...

If you recently started or switched birth control and notice light spotting without other symptoms like pain, it’s usually nothing to worry about, and you can keep taking it. However, if the spotting ...

It is the influx of newcomers, which is expected not only to counteract this inverted birth-death ratio, but keep the U.S. population growing — at least if we can shut out the counterproductive ...

“Your bleeding patterns will regulate with time — but if irregular bleeding doesn’t improve by your fourth pack, talk with your doctor ... without having gaps in your birth control plan.

Birth control pills are also over the counter and available without a prescription, another change that is not widely known. As a practicing family doctor, I am increasingly aware that we’re on ...

If you’re having a hard time adjusting to the pill or side effects last for more than 3 months, talk with your doctor. They might suggest switching to a different pill or birth control method.