What happens to your body after 2, 5, 10, or even 15 years of using birth control pills? Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives) are daily medications that contain synthetic versions of ...

A male birth control pill has been found to be safe in early-stage clinical trials without any negative side effects, researchers have said. The new hormone-free pill, which aims to decrease sperm ...

What the trial found: Sixteen men taking YCT‑529 reported no hormonal, cardiovascular, or mood changes, and no loss of sexual desire. How it works: The nonhormonal pill blocks sperm production and ...

On May 9, 1960, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive for use as birth ...

Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any ...

Male birth control is progressing. The first of its kind, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has been deemed safe for humans, Scientific American reported last month. But the question is, would ...

For many couples, the numerous options for birth control still come with plenty of hassles. But scientists are working on an alternative approach that might be more appealing for some: a non-hormonal ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to develop a male contraceptive similar to the birth control pill that can be taken orally and is reversible, with minimal side effects. An oral male ...