Tubal ligation has been touted as a permanent form of birth control, but a new study shows that women are more likely than previously thought to get pregnant after the procedure. The study, published ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rheumatologists can help patients with lupus and other rheumatic diseases avoid potentially dangerous unintended ...

Sales of emergency contraception surge after New Year’s Eve, and experts say unprotected sex may be to blame. In a British Medical Journal study published last year, researchers looked at marketing ...

This story was originally published by The 19th on Aug. 9, 2023. Extreme heat has already made pregnancy more dangerous. Now, it is also complicating efforts to control when and how someone becomes ...

Contraception is not just about preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Experts say it’s also an important part of adolescent ...

Deciding to try for a baby after years on the contraceptive pill raises a lot of questions. How quickly will your cycle ...

The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most transgender men reported ever using contraception, but only half used it to prevent pregnancy. About 10% of ...

Nexplanon is a birth control device. It’s approved to help prevent pregnancy, so you should not use it during pregnancy. It’s important to note that no birth control is 100% effective at preventing ...

We are entering a startling new era in the politics of birth control, with President Donald Trump launching the most serious effort in decades to curb contraception. The Department of Health and Human ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) does not seem to reduce fertility, but many MS medications can harm an unborn baby, so managing your medication when you intend to become pregnant is important. Most birth ...

Unprotected sex on New Year’s Eve may be driving a spike in sales of emergency contraception after the holiday, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal. In the study, ...