When exploring birth control options, few methods offer the multifaceted advantages found in condoms. Beyond their fundamental role in preventing unwanted pregnancies, these versatile latex or ...

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In a post-Roe world, access to birth control has become even more important for those who need it as a life-saving treatment. The Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5)-- There are all kinds of reasons why those with uteruses take birth control. The hormone-based pills can have more of an impact beyond pregnancy prevention. Dr. Sharon Thompson ...

Not ready to start a family? A recent FDA approval means birth control is now available over the counter. Opill— developed by a pharmaceutical company owned by Perrigo— will hit pharmacy shelves in ...

The agency is expected to decide this summer whether to allow the first nonprescription sales of an oral contraceptive in the United States. By Pam Belluck A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug ...

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 ...

Tech connoisseur Elon Musk shifted his focus from rockets to women’s health recently when he posted on X that “hormonal birth control makes you fat, doubles risk of depression & triples risk of ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

A person may choose to give birth naturally, without pain management medication, or with an epidural to block sensations of pain in the lower body. Each birthing option has its potential risks and ...