The layoffs have raised fears that the administration could be effectively ending an initiative that provides contraception ...

An uncovered mechanism that helps sperm reach and fertilize an egg could inspire non-hormonal contraception for men and women ...

A birth control implant is available as a rod about the size of a matchstick that can release hormones into the body and prevent pregnancies for up to 5 years. 2,3 A doctor inserts it into the upper ...

Usually, it takes around a year to get pregnant after stopping birth control, which allows for your cycles to return to ...

Birth control can treat the symptoms of endometriosis like pelvic pain and period cramping. But it's a short term solution to ...

Studies on a male birth control pill were stopped because men complained about the same side effects that women regularly ...

Taking charge of your reproductive health is a personal priority for many women. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a form of long-acting contraception and the reasons women choose them are as personal ...

Some women believe the birth control shot caused their meningiomas, a tumor that grows from the lining of the brain.

The pull-out method is a risky contraceptive option that involves a penis-owner removing—or attempting to remove—their penis from a vagina owner before ejaculation, explains Dr. Ingber.

Humanitarian organizations criticize State Department's plan to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives destined for low-income countries based on medical misinformation.

Watch a subscriber-only conversation with Kevin Eisenfrats, co-founder and CEO of Contraline, on the future of birth control options for men. Available only for MIT Alumni and subscribers.

Depo-Provera is one of many birth control options for women. The injectable drug was approved by the FDA in 1992; since then, it’s been a popular alternative, especially for Black women, who are ...