Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

The number of women seeking permanent birth control — via tubal ligation — has increased more than 50% following the Supreme ...

As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

New research reveals that hormonal birth control may affect mental wellbeing differently depending on a woman’s genetic ...

There are pros and cons for every kind of contraception. Learn which are the most effective and what is the best option for ...

From overlooked side effects to misleading claims online, a variety of forces are fueling skepticism around the drugs, which ...

If you’re ready to make the life-altering decision to obtain permanent birth control, check out our list of 4 easiest forms of permanent birth control for men and women. While many people are actively ...

Choosing birth control is deeply personal. An expert explains how women can assess their health, lifestyle, fertility goals, and safety needs to find the right contraceptive method.

1 in 4 sexually active women has used injectable birth control, administered into the muscle by a clinician, but many may be unaware of its association with meningioma, the most common brain tumor in ...

When Bijoux, 41, got married in 2009, she knew she wanted to enjoy wedded bliss for a while without adding baby joy to the mix. She did her research, talked to her OB/GYN, and decided that an ...

Contraception is a routine part of life for many Americans and polls show people across political parties agree that it should be legal and accessible. But the Trump administration is walking back ...

Katia Riddle is a correspondent at NPR covering mental health. She has reported extensively on the impact of events such as Hurricane Helene, Los Angeles wildfires and the loneliness epidemic. Prior ...