Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) can prevent pregnancy for up to three months, and is available in a form that can be ...
For years, preventing pregnancy in the US has meant choosing between the lesser of several annoyances: remembering a daily ...
Birth control pills are highly effective, but certain foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with their absorption or ...
A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.
Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been available in the United States for more than two decades, yet a new ...
Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...
The FDA approved a new safety warning for Depo-Provera alerting patients to a possible risk for a type of brain tumor called meningioma.
The use of combined hormonal contraceptives is linked to a reduced risk for major heart issues in women regardless of ...
Starting January 1, Beijing will impose a tax on contraceptives, risking limiting access to condoms in a country where 97% of ...
The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...
Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy when taken ...