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 ...

A woman who almost died after using a tampon has revealed the terrifying reason she lost her legs. Lauren Wasser, a runway ...

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

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 ...

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

Introduction A substantial number of patients with major depressive disorder experience non-remission despite treatment with psychotherapy and several antidepressant drugs. This has increased the ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections, especially among women. While an occasional UTI can happen to anyone, some people find themselves battling them over ...

Perimenopausal women face increased pregnancy-related risks, necessitating continued contraceptive use until menopause is confirmed. Healthy women can use combination hormonal contraceptives until mid ...

Phase 3 studies of hormonal and nonhormonal male contraceptives show promising results as researchers move closer to a ...

Why should women in British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and the Yukon have access to free contraception while ...

An uncovered mechanism that helps sperm reach and fertilize an egg could inspire non-hormonal contraception for men and women ...