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

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

At what age should a patient being treated for perimenopausal bleeding and other symptoms discontinue birth control pills? What tests do you recommend to confirm menopause?—ANN OSBORNE, NP, Concord, N ...

For the first time, women in the US can walk into a store and buy a supply of birth control pills right off the shelf, without the need for a prescription or health insurance. Opill, the first oral ...

Share on Pinterest A new rule proposed by the Biden-Harris administration could mean free over-the-counter birth control pills for millions of people. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The Biden-Harris ...

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

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...

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, ...

The internet is awash with stories of women throwing out their oral contraception. New data suggests a different narrative. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Alisha ...

A company is recalling four lots of birth control pills because the packaging may be missing some tablets or may have an incorrect number of placebos. The recall by Apotex Corp. is for Drospirenone ...

Using birth control may increase the risk of developing hypothyroidism. However, some evidence contradicts these findings. The effect may relate to the type of hormone the birth control contains — ...

Impact of approval for OTC birth control pill . The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. This means Americans will be able to p ...