Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms (like infertility or even abortion) that it does not cause, or ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...

The body, accustomed to external hormone regulation, must recalibrate its natural cycles. This transition can result in temporary irregularities, such as changes in menstrual cycles, mood fluctuations ...

Two years after the FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research shows it’s effectively expanding access to contraception. Women who took nonprescription Opill (norgestrel) ...

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 had access ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...

In the United States, you do not have to go to a gynecologist for birth control. People can get contraception from pharmacies, walk-in clinics, and drug stores. Another option is telehealth platforms, ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...