State public health department data reveals sharp decline in percentage of men undergoing vasectomy, while many women ...

The dosage could be too high, and a simple adjustment could fix the problem ... by reducing the dosage or changing to another form of birth control. Or, you may need treatment for an underlying health ...

How Birth Control Pills Work According to the National Institute of Health, birth control pills primarily contain synthetic hormones like estrogen and progestin. These hormones prevent ovulation ...

The program also provides people the knowledge to get insurance and access to birth control. Free birth control is available ...

Fear about possible changes to contraception coverage is motivating a number of Mainers to get IUDs and other forms of long-lasting birth control.

The U.S. Labor Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration proposed the preventive services package update Oct. 28 ...

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a new lab model to study how changes in cervical mucus during ...

Anxiety around access to contraceptive healthcare is at an all-time high, writes Kirsten Meisinger, a family doctor. The reality is that the political climate will not improve soon. But contrary to ...

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

Birth control pill prescriptions are relatively easy to get and are typically covered by health insurance. Many online birth control services will deliver the pill straight to your doorstep each ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD While birth control is highly effective, no contraceptive method is 100% guaranteed to ...

Birth can be scary. Prior to the global pandemic in 2020, it was estimated that 10 to 15 percent of women in the United ...