Why do so many women stop taking the pill despite its proven protection against pregnancy? New research from the University of Sheffield suggests the answer may lie in the mind as much as the body. A ...

Contraceptive methods are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If used correctly, the contraceptive injection is more than 99 per cent effective and you can have sex without the worry of getting ...

When a Thousand Oaks 16-year-old started taking birth control pills, she hoped it would relieve her symptoms of endometriosis. The pill provided some relief, but the severe effects it had on her mood ...

A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an ...

A study of women who experienced mental ill-health from a hormonal contraception indicates they value their mental well-being higher than a satisfactory sex life. Their experiences can influence their ...

Content warning: This article details instances of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse and may be distressing to some readers. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual or domestic violence ...

As I sat perched at the edge of my bed, the tension that had been gripping the back of my head, neck and left shoulder felt like it was intensifying. Defeated at the thought of having to endure ...

The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting contraceptive that works by releasing synthetic hormones into the uterus. Side effects of Mirena IUDs include changes in vaginal bleeding. Many ...

Grace O’Malley had a procedure in 2022 to remove her fallopian tubes. She has a disorder that would make pregnancy dangerous. Sitting in the living room of her Cleveland home, 30-year-old Grace ...