Birth control is one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy, but it’s only effective if used correctly. These errors can lower the effectiveness of your birth control and increase the risk of ...

(CNN) — About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, a new study suggests that many people who may not have ...

Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...

This is the fifth installment in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Any Brown student can schedule an appointment with Student Health Services to review various ...

Not all birth control pills work instantly. It depends on your cycle, the type of pill, and how you take it. If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from ...

For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S. HRA Pharma’s application on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for ...

A year after the nation's first nonprescription daily birth control pill debuted for sale, reproductive health advocates said its impact has been felt especially by young women who now can easily ...