Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many different birth control options out there and what works for one person may not be ideal for the next. (Getty ...

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Women’s reproductive rights in the U.S. are narrowing. Meanwhile, 46% of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended, pointing to the stark evidence of the enduring need for access to effective, ...

The reproductive health landscape is experiencing a revolutionary shift that could fundamentally change how couples approach family planning. For decades, women have carried the primary responsibility ...

Contraception, also known as “birth control,” is “any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy,” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 4 There are many ...

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

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Understanding factors that relate to contraceptive use in women aged 35 and over may assist health care workers to provide more effective contraceptive counseling. Some factors discouraging ...

Many unplanned pregnancies end in abortion, but options for male birth control are limited. Gender bias, along with other factors, may be slowing development. There cannot be equity in family planning ...

It takes two to cause a pregnancy. So why are birth control pills only available for one partner? Multiple forces have dragged out the process of developing new contraceptives for men and other people ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) does not seem to reduce fertility, but many MS medications can harm an unborn baby, so managing your medication when you intend to become pregnant is important. Most birth ...