About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, a new study suggests that many people who may not have had access ...

Existing rules say birth control should be covered in some way, but many people are still paying out-of-pocket. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...

Extended-cycle birth control pills involve taking one “active” pill daily for around 84 days before pausing for a 7-day break for withdrawal bleeding. After the break, the person begins taking the ...

Birth-control pills are being falsely categorized by some conservatives as “abortifacients” — something used to terminate a pregnancy. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images) Republican lawmakers in Missouri ...

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...

Washington — People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule ...

Share on Pinterest A new rule proposed by the Biden-Harris administration could mean free over-the-counter birth control pills for millions of people. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The Biden-Harris ...

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, there’s an abundance of birth control methods out there. Whether you’re interested in the pill, or you want to learn more about other forms of contraception ...

Emergency contraceptive pills, often called the “morning-after pill,” are widely used as a quick solution after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. For many women, they offer reassurance and ...