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. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

In the world of family planning, birth control methods have remained largely the same for men for decades, relying primarily on condoms and vasectomies. Hormonal birth control, shots and pills, on the ...

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 ...

Discussing the pros and cons of hormonal birth control with your doctor can help inform your decision about which contraceptive method is best for you. New research suggests certain types of hormonal ...

Choosing birth control is a key part of managing your reproductive health. It’s not just about preventing pregnancy. Birth control can also help with hormonal issues, reduce period pain, and fit your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human ...

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, ...

Extended-cycle birth control pills involve taking one “active” pill daily for around 84 days before pausing for a 7-day break for withdrawal bleeding. After the break, the person begins taking the ...

A hormone-free male birth control pill is undergoing clinical testing for the first time ever. The drug, called YCT-529, has performed incredibly well at limiting the production of sperm in mice and ...

Several months ago, on a mockingly optimistic sunny morning and the start of a new month, I told myself I'd quit hormonal birth control pills. It felt like I was in middle school again, potentially ...