An injectable contraception used by women in some countries has been linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour. The study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), found people ...

Approximately 19 million U.S. women of childbearing age reside in what are known as “contraceptive deserts” due to geographic, political, economic and social barriers to birth control. Women living in ...

Researchers at Boston-based Mass General Brigham and MIT have developed a long-acting contraceptive injection designed to be delivered through tiny needles, reducing discomfort and increasing ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study shows that women who use the injectable contraceptive DMPA (depot medroxyprogesterone acetate) are apt to experience a significant increase in body weight and fat.

In Kenya, access to family planning and contraception remains critical, with many women facing barriers to accessing quality reproductive health services. These include geographical barriers, ...