In clinical trials, a new male birth control gel seems to adequately reduce sperm count without decreasing libido — though, importantly, it remains to be seen whether it actually prevents pregnancy.

The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the ...

Birth control for men passes safety trial A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test and is going through a larger clinical trial. The Fox Medical Team's Dr.

The math behind an unintended pregnancy is not complicated. A woman whose reproductive years span four decades with a monthly menstrual cycle can expect to ovulate — release an egg that can then be ...

The reproductive health landscape is experiencing a revolutionary shift that could fundamentally change how couples approach family planning. For decades, women have carried the primary responsibility ...

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There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

Now that the pill is soon to be available over the counter in the U.S., experts weigh in on common questions and concerns about the medication. A crumpled foil pack of oral contraceptive pills. There ...