Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how... There are so many types of birth control. Here's how to ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.

CVS pharmacists in Massachusetts can now prescribe birth control. The new initiative, which was announced Thursday, allows women in Massachusetts to be evaluated for a hormonal birth control ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy when taken correctly. But some foods, drinks, and supplements can affect how well the pill ...

Many people assume that once you start taking “the pill” or using other hormonal contraceptives, ovulation completely stops. While that’s true for most users, there are situations where ovulation can ...

The birth control pill contains the hormones estrogen and progestin, which prevent the monthly ovulation and provide women with reliable contraception. But did you know that the pill is a true ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (AP) — College student Maya Roman has the handoff down to a science: a text message, a walk to a designated site, and a paper bag delivered with condoms and Plan B emergency contraception. At ...

Birth control pills are highly effective, but certain foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with their absorption or ...