The world of emergency contraception extends far beyond the familiar Plan B option that many people immediately think of when considering pregnancy prevention after unprotected sex. While Plan B ...

In the complex landscape of reproductive health, emergency contraception stands as a critical option for individuals seeking to prevent unintended pregnancy. This comprehensive guide explores the ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Doctors say that increased access to emergency contraception is crucial for women. (Getty Images) The reproductive health landscape in the U.S. keeps shifting, particularly since Roe v. Wade was ...

There are many different kinds of birth control and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. They range from those that rely on ...

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 ...

Women have been controlling their fertility for thousands of years, but none were tried and true until "the pill" came along in the 1960s. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with OBGYN physician Dr.

In 2016, a two-hormone birth control method for men made headlines. The injection showed promise, but Stage II trial was stopped after an independent review panel found the drug had “too many side ...

Most of the women think they can't get pregnant postpartum. The truth is fertility returns even before first menstruation, increasing the chances of unintended and closed space pregnancy. In this ...

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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, ...

Condoms are an incredible method of contraception, its just that they arent always used, says Shah. She notes that if you dont use one every time, its a good idea to have another method, like ...