Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives) are daily medications that contain synthetic versions of the hormones estrogen and/or progestin. These hormones prevent ovulation, thicken ...

If you missed your pill and had unprotected sex, you may need an emergency contraceptive ...

For many women, choosing birth control can feel overwhelming. There are pills, patches, implants, injections, hormonal IUDs, ...

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. When it comes to birth control, men have exactly two reliable options: condoms or a vasectomy. That’s it. For decades ...

Birth control pills are said to be over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy, when taken at the exact same time every day.

If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

Women in NSW can now sort their pill script at some pharmacies instead of battling for a GP appointment. Here's how it works.

Rachel Ralph works long hours at an accounting firm in Oakland, Calif., and coordinates much of her life via the apps on her phone. So when she first heard several months ago that she could order her ...