Contraceptive methods are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If used correctly, the contraceptive injection is more than 99 per cent effective and you can have sex without the worry of getting ...

Emergency contraception methods, like Plan B, help prevent pregnancy up to five days after having unprotected sex. (Photo: Getty Images) Although emergency contraception has been around for years — ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

A brand new type of male contraceptive has begun its first trial, and unlike many contraceptives, doesn't involve any hormones. A group of 16 British men are involved in the trial of the pill, which ...

A federal judge denied Teva's bid to delay the first Paragard bellwether trial, keeping a January start date for claims tied ...

Taking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sex prevents significantly ...

Unintended pregnancies may present a pleasant surprise to some, while to others they can impose a significant emotional, physical, and financial burden. They are also a major cause of the roughly 70 ...

The vaginal contraceptive ring represents one of the more recent innovations in hormonal birth control, offering a unique delivery system that combines convenience with effectiveness. Unlike daily ...