Myths about birth control have long proliferated in the US (thanks in part to the abysmal state of sex ed), but recent events have amplified their spread—namely, the rise of influencers sharing ...

“An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device placed in the uterus by your physician,” explains Dr. Adrienne Stevenson, MD, a board-certified ob/gyn and Twentyeight Health care provider.

Social media is full of myths about contraception. Dr. Jackie Walters says it’s time to trust science—not internet hearsay—to ...

Telehealth services, many pharmacies, and certain organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, allow people to get birth control refills without needing to visit a doctor in person. There are many ways ...

Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.

You can usually contact your prescribing physician or pharmacy to request a refill or a new prescription. Many pharmacies also offer automatic refills, which you can request through their website or ...

Massachusetts lawmakers have put pen to paper in recent years to make birth control more accessible, but what you can get still depends on your insurance, your provider and your pharmacist. This guide ...

In the days following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, Americans stocked up on their birth control and pregnancy management options amid the looming threat to access by the president-elect ...