The anticipation of a Republican-controlled government with Donald Trump serving a second term as president has left some women fearful over access to reproductive healthcare. On the day after Trump's ...

Blame it on squeamish American culture, but birth control methods and ladies’ hygiene products are often advertised with cutesie suggestion, capturing your attention with synchronized swimmers, for ...

The vaginal ring is a form of birth control that's been available in the U.S. since 2001. The ring is inserted into the vagina and is designed to gradually release hormones for three weeks out of each ...

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 election of former President Donald Trump to a second term has put a spotlight on what his return to the White House may look like, particularly when it comes to women's health. Online searches ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

On the campaign trail, faced with the deep popularity of rights to abortion and contraception, Donald Trump repeatedly flip-flopped and gave purposefully, deceptively ambiguous answers about both. He ...

Paxlovid may temporarily reduce the efficacy of combined contraceptives. While evidence is limited, it’s safest to consider using a backup method of contraception while taking Paxlovid. Paxlovid can ...

If a woman is consistently on birth control pills, will she get fatter? Some studies vehemently disagree that there is a link between birth control and weight gain, while others say there is a ...