In 2018, which is some of the most recent data we have, 65% of US women aged 15–49 were using a contraceptive method. Birth control has come so far in many ways. There are around 12 methods (and ...

Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, leaving states to decide whether or not to allow abortion within their borders, it's understandable that some people have been thinking about their birth ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

With an efficacy rate of 99%, a birth control implant releases progestin which in turn prevents ovulation and thickens the cervical mucus, reducing the possibility of becoming pregnant to a great ...

According to a June 2023 report by Bloomberg, a significant driver for the rampant growth of the contraceptives industry in the United States is the overturning of the Roe v. Wade verdict by the ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.

As someone on a journey to zero-waste, Kate Hall struggled to find the perfect contraceptive. The packaging of the pill left behind plastic waste, and she was forced to abandon the birth control ...

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Follow along with Yahoo's coverage. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, leaving states to decide whether or not to allow abortion within their borders, ...