Many of us are ditching the pill and opting for more natural methods. Where did this anti-pill sentiment come from, is it valid, and how does it play into politics? Maya Oppenheim investigates ...

The contraceptive pill is so often treated as the default option for people ... the impact on my life all signalled something more. I was prescribed Microgynon and sent away. No further investigation, ...

they have a higher failure rate than the combined oral contraceptives like; Microgynon, Diane 35 and Yasmin brands. How then should these “two simple pills” be taken to maximize their effect?

A nurse practitioner spoke on the phone with patients in states with abortion bans, assessed their medical eligibility and ...

If you’re worried about an unintended pregnancy immediately after unprotected sex, you can safely use existing birth control pills as emergency contraception (EC) right away, several ...

In the not too distant future, several new male contraceptives may be on the market. Two are now in the final stages of development–a male birth control pill and a male gel. Both recognize that it ...

Emergency contraception deserts are arising in many areas of the United States where morning-after pills, although still legal everywhere, have become almost impossible to find due to a ...

We spoke with a women’s health GP to learn about the key factors that can affect the effectiveness of hormonal contraception.

A new study suggests a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dosage as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to mifepristone, one of the two drugs used ...

HR Pharma has filed for a prescription to OTC switch for Opill, a decades-old daily progestin-only pill, just a few weeks after its $2 billion takeover by Ireland-headquartered Perrigo was completed.