A contraceptive aimed at males was found to be 99 percent effective in studies when tested on mice, researchers say. The findings, released by the American Chemical Society (ACS) on Wednesday, said ...

New Delhi: Evaluating and choosing the right birth control method goes beyond preventing pregnancy; it’s all about taking charge of your reproductive health, managing hormonal imbalances, menstrual ...

No birth control method is a guarantee against pregnancy, and some types work better than others. Missing a dose or taking birth control with certain medications may increase your risk of pregnancy.

On May 9, 1960, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive for use as birth ...

In a groundbreaking development for male contraception, YCT-529, the first hormone-free male birth control pill, has entered human clinical trials. This innovative pill has shown impressive results in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The math behind an unintended pregnancy is not complicated. A woman whose reproductive years span four decades with a monthly ...

The anticipation of a Republican-controlled government with Donald Trump serving a second term as president has left some women fearful over access to reproductive healthcare. On the day after Trump's ...

When it comes to preventing pregnancy, the burden falls largely on women. But that responsibility could soon shift, according to new research from Columbia University that raises the tantalizing ...

Birth control can affect female libido through hormonal changes. Learn how it impacts desire and ways to manage low libido effectively.

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 ...