Birth control
Majority Of Americans Oppose Trump's Crack Down On Birth Control
Most people support Planned Parenthood funding, 'Roe v. Wade,' and federal protections for birth control coverage, according to recent polling by the Kaiser Foundation.
Maryland School Gave Teenager Birth Control Without Parent's Permission
A Maryland mother wants to know why her daughter received a birth control implant without her permission.
Birth Control Implant Moves From Woman's Arm to Her Lung
The form of birth control can last for up to five years.
AOC Proposes Free, Over-the-Counter Birth Control For Women
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for easier access to birth control for women while also filing legislation that would give scientists access to more thoroughly study the health benefits of psilocybin and MDMA.
Ocasio-Cortez Blasts Labor Secretary Over Women's Contraceptives
Acosta was grilled by Rep. Lauren Underwood over allowing employers to opt out from providing contraception to their staff through health insurance for religious or moral reasons.
Democrat Decries 'Unborn Person' Fetal Homicide Bill
Iowa Senate Republicans passed a bill that could mean a life sentence for those who cause the death of a fetus.
Why We Blocked Trump's Birth Control Objection Rules
As controversial new rules to expand the grounds on which companies can refuse to cover their employees' contraception hit a judicial barrier, state attorneys general speak to Newsweek.
Birth Control Access Rising in World's Poorest Nations
About 46 million women and girls have gained access to contraceptives in the world's lowest-income countries over the past six years, according to a report.
Birth Control Pills Recalled Over Improper Instructions
Although the pills are safe and effective, taking them in the wrong order could lead to unintended pregnancy and bleeding.
Republicans Have Waged a War on Women
Republicans would rather concuss America's brains with a prayer book and see higher abortion rates than solve a problem with contraception.
FDA Says This Birth Control Phone App Is Effective
When used correctly, the app had a failure rate of just 1.8 percent.
Birth Control Pills Recalled Over Pregnancy Risk
Some of Allergan's Taytulla birth control pill packages feature four placebos placed in the wrong order.
Trump Would Have Many Tiffanys Without the Pill: Bee
"Trump has never been great at keeping track of women he's hurt," Samantha Bee said.
Royal Wedding Condoms 'Fit For a Prince' Go On Sale
The packaging assures users, "Your prince will come."
Male Birth Control Pill Offers 'Unprecedented' Results
Researchers say they have made a "major step forward."
Women Choose Better Birth Control When It's Free
Women were up to two and a half times more likely to use an IUD when they didn't have to worry about the cost.
She Persisted—Introduction by Senator Elizabeth Warren
Moments of courage, strength and rebellion in the fight for feminism.
Male Birth Control Pill Could Be Made from Poison
The catch with this substance has been the risk of heart damage; now, researchers have overcome that danger.
Male Birth Control Entering Clinical Trials Next Year
More than 400 couples will be involved in the trial, expected to take place in several different countries.
Birth Control May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Two kinds of birth control had a particularly strong link.
Ivana Trump Got Pregnant Three Times While Using an IUD
IUDs failing are extremely rare, gynecologists say.
What's Alex Azar's Stance On Birth Control?
Alex Azar's views on birth control are perfectly in line with the Trump administration's—which spells disaster for women.
Massachusetts Mandates Free Birth Control
Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation that requires state insurers to cover birth control without copays.
Study Links IUD Use With Lower Risk of Cervical Cancer
Researchers examine the best way to reduce the risk.
Should Birth Control Be Available Over the Counter?
Plenty of people think all forms of birth control medications should be available over the counter. For a while, that included President Trump.
Trump Administration Backs 'Fertility Awareness'
The technique fails nearly a quarter of women each year.
Trump is Helping Employers Deny Women Birth Control
The Trump administration is expected to end an Obamacare provision known as "contraception mandate" on Friday.
Why Being on the Pill May Make Women Less Attractive
Women who don't take the birth control pill could have an advantage when it comes to attracting the opposite sex.
Is Overpopulation Causing Global Warming?
Global responses to overpopulation started decades ago. Global responses to global warming arrived much later. There is a relationship, but they are not the same thing.
Mobile Technology Can Help Fix Our Contraception Crisis
As U.S. Republicans restrict women's access to contraception, we must fight to get them other alternatives.