Anderson, 25, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, asked her doctor how much it might cost. At the time, she was working in a U.S.

Donald Trump will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of ...

What the Constitution Means to Me, Guac, and the Spanish classic Fuenteovejuna show political contestation—and progress—run deeper than the latest transfer of power.

Birth control has revolutionized people’s ability to take charge of their health, pursue their dreams, and decide if and when ...

Have you been feeling unusually irritable, anxious, or emotionally up and down since starting birth control pills? You’re not alone. While these pills are a reliable method for preventing ...

Oral contraceptives (OCs), commonly referred to as birth control pills, are a cornerstone of modern reproductive health, offering women greater control over their bodies. Health experts suggest ...

Men have two birth control options: condoms and vasectomies. Why has it taken so long to develop more contraceptives?

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to ...

If you accidentally take two birth control pills, don’t worry too much. This should not change their effectiveness against pregnancy or affect your period. Here’s what you should do next.

But having more children than they wanted or could care for was a huge barrier to making that a reality. When the oral birth control pill became available in 1960, it was a massive deal because it ...

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.