There are countless posts on social media about taking a “break” or doing a “cleanse” from birth control, and how hormonal birth control is “unnatural” – but this is not helpful advice. If you are on ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

Christopher O'Sullivan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Because you may need more than just diapers and wipes. It’s no secret that having a baby can come with a long to-do list. From setting up the nursery to learning how to properly install a car seat (I ...

A Sept. 18 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes a picture of a gold microchip resting on a person's fingertip. “Bill Gates has invented a birth control microchip that can be switched on ...

Approving birth control pills to be sold over the counter could expand access to contraceptive options, increase women’s bodily autonomy, and ensure people can decide when to become pregnant.

Natural birth control methods include monitoring the time of ovulation and taking basal temperature readings. However, these are not usually as effective at preventing pregnancy as hormonal ...

Although all hormonal birth control methods have an effect on menstrual bleeding, some contraceptives can be better than others when it comes to heavy periods. If you get periods, any bleeding can ...

If you go on a hormonal form of birth control, you might expect it to help with pesky bleeding. But breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of contraceptive use. It might just be some light ...

The Fairfax County School Board last night approved two new pamphlets about sex education for 10th-graders, but only after it made several changes that included revising a section about the ...

The birth control patch is considered a relatively safe, low maintenance method of hormonal contraception. Many people choose the patch instead of another birth control method — such as the pill, ...