If you’re considering birth control for the first time, or you’re looking to switch up the type of birth control you already have, finding the type of contraception that’s right for your body can feel ...

With some methods — like the birth control pill – pulling out may add an additional layer of safety. Here's when it makes ...

The anticipation of a Republican-controlled government with Donald Trump serving a second term as president has left some women fearful over access to reproductive healthcare. On the day after Trump's ...

If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

(CNN) — About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, a new study suggests that many people who may not have ...

The side effects of birth control include spotting, headaches, missed periods, mood swings, nausea, and more.

Choosing between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control pills for perimenopause may depend on medical history, risk factors, age, and symptom severity. HRT and birth control pills may ...

Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test, raising hopes that it could soon open the door to a new ...

Robin Young brings more than 25 years of broadcast experience to her role as host of Here & Now. She is a Peabody ...

If you’ve dealt with symptoms like irregular periods, heavy bleeding, baldness, acne, facial hair growth, or fertility issues, you’ve probably heard of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal ...