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 ...

The reason for the large gap in OCP effectiveness under perfect use and typical use may be due primarily to missed pills. Nearly 1 in 2 pill users report missing 1 or more pills per cycle. [5] The ...

When there are no medical contraindications, as a best practice, pediatricians should provide adolescents with their contraceptive of choice on the same day as contraceptive counseling, according to ...

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in stores as well as online. It is a progestin-only pill ...

A new study found that a sizable minority of people with migraine with aura still receive prescriptions for estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone therapy, despite treatment ...