National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) is April 21 to April 27. Infertility is generally defined as not being able to get pregnant after one year, or longer, of unprotected sex. NIAW was founded ...

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 ...

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 ...

Using birth control may increase the risk of developing hypothyroidism. However, some evidence contradicts these findings. The effect may relate to the type of hormone the birth control contains — ...

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he did not support restricting birth control after saying earlier in the day he was “looking at” contraceptives when asked if he supported any ...

The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...

A birth control ring is a small and flexible ring a person inserts into their vagina. The ring releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. The birth control ring is a type of hormonal contraception.