Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, leaving states to decide whether or not to allow abortion within their borders, it's understandable that some people have been thinking about their birth ...

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

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Not vibing with your birth-control method? That happens! Everyone is different when it comes to which birth control works for them. Sometimes it can take a few tries and doctor visits to land on the ...

Birth control methods like the pill and intrauterine device (IUD) are very effective at preventing pregnancy, and they're generally safe. But not all of these methods are right for everyone. If you ...

If you’ve used the same birth control method for years—or even a decade—you might wonder whether you’d benefit from switching it up. There’s no shortage of options out there, between condoms, the pill ...

Symptoms of some autoimmune illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or MS, can sometimes seem to improve during pregnancy. But most don’t. Pregnancy also can affect different autoimmune diseases ...

If you suddenly develop a rash on your face or body, you may not automatically link it to your birth control method. However, if you’re taking a hormonal form of birth control, it may be the cause. If ...

Many unplanned pregnancies end in abortion, but options for male birth control are limited. Gender bias, along with other factors, may be slowing development. There cannot be equity in family planning ...