Women have used internal barriers in an attempt to prevent pregnancies as far back as ancient Egypt. However, they only became widely known and used after World War I, when they became available ...

A birth control implant is available as a rod about the size of a matchstick that can release hormones into the body and prevent pregnancies for up to 5 years. 2,3 A doctor inserts it into the upper ...

Senate Bill 323 in South Carolina could redefine contraception, potentially limiting access to birth control methods for women.

Researchers have traced how sperm rapidly shift from a dormant to an energy-charged state during their journey to fertilize ...

Sebela’s Miudella is the first hormone-free IUD approved by the FDA in four decades and the first IUD to use nitinol.

UCSF radiation oncologist David Raleigh, MD, PhD, studies the link between brain tumors and injectable birth control.

Humanitarian organizations criticize State Department's plan to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives destined for low-income countries based on medical misinformation.

Contrary to popular belief, birth control will not cause weight gain or infertility, and it is not 100% effective at ...

When choosing a type of emergency contraception, consider your weight, whether you can get a prescription, and the time since unprotected sex.

USAID awarded CONRAD a five year project with a $2 million ceiling to focus on testing the safety and effectiveness of the SILCS diaphragm, the one-size-fits-most contraceptive barrier, combined with ...

Teens who are new to Canada are having less sex than their Canadian-born peers, but when they do they're less likely to use contraception, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at ...