Sex Trouble? Condoms Might Not Be at Fault
When it comes to trouble in the bedroom, condoms might be an easy target for blame. But these pregnancy- and disease-preventing items may not be at f...
Lifestyle Center: Birth Control
Preventing Cancer with a Pill
They're proven to help prevent pregnancy, and new evidence suggests birth control pills may also prevent one type of cancer.
Permanent Birth Control Method Faces Scrutiny
The device once marketed as a safer and cheaper alternative to getting your "tubes tied" may not be so safe after all.
Why Obese Teens May Face Raised Pregnancy Risk
Few things are certain in adolescence. For obese teen girls, that uncertainty may extend to safe sex.
What Women Need to Know About Blood Clots
Taking "the pill" has become a routine part of life for many women around the world. But that doesn't mean birth control pills are entirely without r...
More Teens Turning to Long-Term Contraception
One demographic may be increasingly relying on long-term contraceptives, but you might be surprised by which one.
When Taking Rx Safely Means Taking Birth Control Seriously
For people with severe acne, prescription medication can work when cleansers and ointments fail. Some of those medications, however, can lead to prob...
Top 6 Birth Control Myths
From weight requirements to supposed ID laws to cancer risk — with each new advancement in contraception, myths seem to follow. Here are some that ...
Birth Control Tied to Slight Health Risk
Hormonal birth control methods are a routine part of many women's lives. And new evidence has tied them to a surprising condition.
US Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low
Birth announcements and baby shower invitations may not be as common as they once were in US mailboxes. The US hasn't been in a baby boom for a few y...
Coming Soon: Reversible Birth Control for Men
When men want birth control, they’re pretty much limited to condoms and the big “snip,” otherwise known as a vasectomy. But a new temporary bir...
Birth Control Method Might Increase Diabetes Risk
Many factors can affect a woman's decision about birth control methods, and an increased risk for diabetes may be one of them.
