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A team of scientists has made headlines after stating that an in-development male birth control compound has been 99 percent effective in animal tests. The male contraceptive, which can be taken ...

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 ...

Considering taking the oral contraceptive pill? From how it works to who it’s best suited for (and the side effects no one really talks about), this is your no-nonsense guide to the pill.

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Family planning in India has quietly witnessed a paradigm shift over the past decade. Talking about family planning has moved beyond the confines of population management and wedding bells. Today, ...

A new study shows the dosage of hormones in birth control pills can be reduced by as much as 92% and still prevent ovulation. As low as 10% of the total exogenous estrogen dose in constant ...

Male contraceptive research is advancing, with oral, injectable, and topical options entering clinical trials. Both hormonal ...

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There has been a shift away from the use of more reliable hormonal methods of contraception to less reliable fertility awareness methods among women requesting abortion in England and Wales over the ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Birth control can sometimes cause rashes due to hormones or allergies.