Perimenopausal women face increased pregnancy-related risks, necessitating continued contraceptive use until menopause is confirmed. Healthy women can use combination hormonal contraceptives until mid ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

Dispelling common myths, experts say these methods are suitable even for women who haven’t had children and do not affect future fertility ...

Background: More than 30% of the pregnancies in women aged 35 and over are unintended. This paper compares perceptions about contraceptive methods and use among women with and without an unintended ...

You're stuck between needing birth control now and an $850 bill that feels like a wall. This piece shows what others in your shoes have faced and points to practical options so you can get ...

Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most ...

A wider group of providers need to be trained on how to counsel patients regarding contraceptive care, Cynthia Harper, PhD, said Tuesday during a webinar on issues around contraceptive access ...

New research explores how hormonal contraceptive use may influence cardiovascular and thrombotic risk in women, including ...

At a recent appointment, Laura didn’t think twice about giving her gynecologist an honest answer about what kind of birth control she uses: the pullout method. Laura, age 29, explained that she and ...