Men have long been waiting for new male contraceptive options outside of just condoms and vasectomy. Non-hormonal methods at the forefront of male interest have been long-acting, reversible options ...

The pill. IUDs. Vaginal rings. Contraceptive injections. Arm implants. Diaphragms. Condoms. With so many options to choose from, picking out the right birth control method for you can be… a lot.

Contraception is no longer just about preventing pregnancy. It has become central to women's health, career planning, and ...

A hormone-free pill, called YCT-529, that temporarily stops sperm production by blocking a vitamin A metabolite has just concluded its first safety trial in humans, getting a step closer to increasing ...

At a recent appointment, Laura didn’t think twice about giving her gynecologist an honest answer about what kind of birth control she uses: the pullout method. Laura, age 29, explained that she and ...

Although some birth control methods can be costly without insurance, free or lower cost options are available. Many clinics, health centers, and programs provide free or lower cost birth control for ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

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