An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in Denmark ...

Are you concerned about the adverse effects of consuming birth control or contraceptive pills? Whether it raises the risk of ...

An OBGYN told Newsweek it's important to create a space where conversations about body awareness are open, honest and accessible.

No significant link was observed between hormonal contraception use and the prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in women, according to the results of a meta-analysis published in ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

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 ...

With more than ten contraceptive methods, there are many options. We have access to different types of contraception, from barrier methods to implants, as well as natural options such as calendar ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Novel methods of contraception are being introduced. For example, ZabBio is designing a ...

Contraception counseling is often framed as a quick clinical checklist: confirm pregnancy status, review contraindications, pick a method, document consent. However, in real life, these conversations ...

Family planning in India has quietly witnessed a paradigm shift over the past decade. Talking about family planning has moved beyond the confines of population management and wedding bells. Today, ...