Birth control or contraception is important for adults of all ages. However, choosing the right method of birth control is just as important for people over the age of 40. As women get older, their ...

In the complex landscape of reproductive health, emergency contraception stands as a critical option for individuals seeking to prevent unintended pregnancy. This comprehensive guide explores the ...

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, ...

Barrier and hormonal contraception methods only temporarily prevent pregnancy. Once a person stops using these methods, the body’s natural fertility will typically resume. Sterilization methods, such ...

The world of emergency contraception extends far beyond the familiar Plan B option that many people immediately think of when considering pregnancy prevention after unprotected sex. While Plan B ...

Birth control effectiveness varies by method, with implants, IUDs, and sterilization preventing pregnancy over 99% of the time. Pills, patches, and condoms are also reliable but depend more on correct ...

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization eliminated a nearly 50-year constitutional right to abortion and returned the authority to regulate ...

This year, for the first time in the roughly sixty-year history of the birth-control pill in the United States, it can be bought over the counter. You might not know about this development—many people ...

Artificial contraception is another name for birth control. It’s intentionally using something — a barrier, device, drug, or another technique — to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. “The idea ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

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 ...

This World Contraception Day, we explore how the younger generation is embracing contraception to secure healthier and more stable futures for themselves and their families. Thanks to increased access ...