ATLANTA -- The pill is still the No. 1 contraceptive for American women, but it's even more popular in other countries, according to the first government report comparing nations. More U.S. women, ...

This is the fifth installment in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Any Brown student can schedule an appointment with Student Health Services to review various ...

Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated safety warning 10 April about birth control products containing drospirenone-a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone-saying the ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

Contraception was politically untouchable — until now.

Not all birth control pills work instantly. It depends on your cycle, the type of pill, and how you take it. If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from ...