Most birth control medications won't affect how much you weigh, but there are some exceptions that can cause weight ...

Contraception cannot be handled with a one-size fits all approach. Women often try several types of birth control before finding one that works best. A new study at the University of Utah Health finds ...

You should stop taking birth control if you're over the age of 55, have negative side effects, want to get pregnant, or want ...

Birth control for teens is not significantly different from birth control for adults. Options range from barrier protection to pills and implants. There is no single best option and people should use ...

Not vibing with your birth-control method? That happens! Everyone is different when it comes to which birth control works for them. Sometimes it can take a few tries and doctor visits to land on the ...

A historic ruling on abortion is likely to emerge from the U.S. Supreme Court this year as justices consider whether Mississippi can, in fact, impose a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Health insurance may cover birth control and other sexual health services. Some family planning clinics and public health offices may provide free or low cost options for those without insurance. Also ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing more contraception ...

Abortion rights advocates like Planned Parenthood are raising concerns that Idaho lawmakers could pave the way to ban different forms of birth control. Their fears come after speculation on outlawing ...

A new study from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations' Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP), and ...