There are countless posts on social media about taking a “break” or doing a “cleanse” from birth control, and how hormonal birth control is “unnatural” – but this is not helpful advice. If you are on ...

Kristan Hawkins is not what you might call a unifying figure. The founder and leader of Students for Life of America, a grassroots anti-abortion network, Hawkins travels to college campuses for ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

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

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 ...

Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but some foods and supplements can interfere with how ...

This year, for the first time in the roughly sixty-year history of the birth-control pill in the United States, it can be bought over the counter. You might not know about this development—many people ...

A Sept. 18 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes a picture of a gold microchip resting on a person's fingertip. “Bill Gates has invented a birth control microchip that can be switched on ...

Certain types of birth control methods have been associated with reduced bone mineral density. The risk may be greater in people who start taking them during adolescence. Birth control medications ...

Because you may need more than just diapers and wipes. It’s no secret that having a baby can come with a long to-do list. From setting up the nursery to learning how to properly install a car seat (I ...