Aim There is an increased use of Hormonal Contraceptives (HCs) in female adolescents, during a period of growth, development and hormonal changes.1 2 Due to the limited long-term safety data available ...

Windtree Therapeutics said it has contracted with a pharmaceutical manufacturer in China to produce Evofem Biosciences's hormone-free contraceptive product Phexxi at a low cost. The biotechnology ...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduced the Access to Birth Control Act, which would guarantee timely access to birth control at pharmacies.

What type of an effect does hormonal contraception have on bone mineral density in women from adolescence through older adulthood?

General practise nurses could be key to better contraception and abortion care 19 June 2025 A significant opportunity to increase women’s access to the most effective form of contraception and ...

In an effort to curb New York City’s rodent problem, city officials have launched a program that laces rat bait with contraceptives. The rodent “contraceptive stations” will be deployed throughout the ...

Regarding development of third-generation oral contraceptives, what is the current knowledge concerning risks and benefits of these compounds and potential future health care specificities in users?

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 16 in Pediatrics, updated recommendations are presented for ...

The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more it may be effective. That said, you can avoid pregnancy by taking pills after 72 hours.

The new law requires insurance companies to allow women to obtain six months of birth control at the same time after being prescribed a three-month supply.

Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper experienced intense side effects after stopping birth control. A doctor explains why some women experience mood changes and more.