The birth control patch is considered a relatively safe, low maintenance method of hormonal contraception. Many people choose the patch instead of another birth control method — such as the pill, ...

Courtni Jones, contraceptive counselor with the Child Poverty Action Lab's Trust Her initiative, shares birth control information with a shopper at the Bishop Bazaar on Sunday. Azul Sordo / Special ...

From overlooked side effects to misleading claims online, a variety of forces are fueling skepticism around the drugs, which decades of research has shown to be safe and effective.

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 ...

Birth control apps — also known as cycle tracking apps, menstrual cycle tracking apps, family planning apps, and fertility apps — are designed for people who menstruate who want to be on top of their ...

Most forms of birth control require storage in dry, cool places at room temperature. Direct sunlight and extreme temperatures may cause them to break down and become less effective. Prolonged periods ...

A woman on TikTok has gone viral after making and modeling a dress constructed out of a single birth control information sheet. TikTok user Sienna Quast — who uses the handle @siennaquast on the ...

A massive Swedish study examined hormonal birth control risks. But the nuances of such studies get lost on social media.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Misinformation about birth control continues to be shared across multiple popular social media platforms, researchers at UNLV have found. A new study published by a group of ...

Acne is a widespread skin condition that can affect anyone. Some people develop acne due to hormonal changes. Birth control pills influence hormones and could reduce acne in some people. Share on ...

That birth control is completely in consonance with Jewish tradition is pointed out in a resolution adopted by the Rabbinical Assembly of America at a session of its executive council on February 13 ...