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 2016, a two-hormone birth control method for men made headlines. The injection showed promise, but Stage II trial was stopped after an independent review panel found the drug had “too many side ...

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 ...

One of the most common barriers to using effective family planning methods is the belief that hormonal contraceptives and contraceptive devices have adverse effects on future fertility. Recent ...

Your years at university present a unique time of spontaneous interactions. This exploration should come with the knowledge and power to control your reproductive health. You might be considering ...

Birth control methods are meant to evolve with your personal, sexual, and general health needs. What worked in your teens may not be the right choice in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. That’s because your ...

New digital contraceptive methods, such as apps or wearables to determine fertile days, are gaining in popularity. University of Amsterdam medical anthropologist Ellen Algera and her colleagues ...

Experts warn against using the withdrawal method for family planning in Nigeria due to high failure rates. Learn about ...

If youre worried about unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex, you can safely use existing birth control pills as emergency contraception (EC) right away, reproductive health experts say. In ...

Susan Walker has received funding from Bayer PLC and has been a consultant to NaturalCycles. If you have access to it, it’s easy to take today’s contraception for granted. But key discoveries over the ...