One of the most common barriers to using effective family planning methods is the belief that hormonal contraceptives and contraceptive devices have adverse effects on future fertility. Recent ...

Your years at university present a unique time of spontaneous interactions. This exploration should come with the knowledge and power to control your reproductive health. You might be considering ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Novel methods of contraception are being introduced. For example, ZabBio is designing a ...

Emergency contraception methods, like Plan B, help prevent pregnancy up to five days after having unprotected sex. (Photo: Getty Images) Although emergency contraception has been around for years — ...

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 ...

Birth control methods are meant to evolve with your personal, sexual, and general health needs. What worked in your teens may not be the right choice in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. That’s because your ...

Most vaginally inserted methods have limited availability and use despite offering characteristics that align with many women’s stated preferences (e.g., nonhormonal and/or on demand). The objective ...

Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways After stopping birth control, you start ovulating again and can ...

Adolescents who receive person-centered contraceptive counseling are more than twice as likely to use their preferred contraceptive method.

Several contraceptive brands, including Plan B, have increased their advertising budgets since Roe v. Wade was overturned. (Getty Images) Plan B One-Step, the emergency contraception method commonly ...