After you give birth, you can get pregnant even before your period returns! It’s smart to plan ahead, and to research your options for birth control. Here we take a look at three female barrier ...

There are more safe and effective options than ever before but what’s safe for one person may not be the best option for ...

Birth Control. Contraception. What are these words and what do they mean? Generally, birth control or contraception is used to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. However, several methods, called barrier ...

Your years at university present a unique time of spontaneous interactions. This exploration should come with the knowledge and power to control your reproductive health. You might be considering ...

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

(CNN) — The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s ...

Whether or not to have a child at any given time of our lives is a deeply personal choice — and preventing pregnancy is an individual responsibility. With so many different contraception options ...

A report by Pinky Promise reveals that young Indian women increasingly rely on emergency contraceptives due to easier accessibility, despite seeking sustained methods. Among over 5,200 analyzed ...

The policy statement also discusses the need for clinicians to become familiar with consent laws in their jurisdiction. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued updated guidance on ...