The birth control implant is sold under the brand name Nexplanon. Here's how it prevents pregnancy and what to expect during and after the procedure.

Social media is full of myths about contraception. Dr. Jackie Walters says it’s time to trust science—not internet hearsay—to ...

The birth control patch, also called the contraceptive patch, releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. A person can apply the patch to certain areas of clean, dry, hairless skin where tight clothing ...

Myths about birth control have long proliferated in the US (thanks in part to the abysmal state of sex ed), but recent events have amplified their spread—namely, the rise of influencers sharing ...

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, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Trump administration’s incorrect characterization of birth control as abortifacients, or substances used to terminate a pregnancy, has raised criticism from contraception ...

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% ...