It seems like the definition of pregnancy should be simple: You either are or you're not. But medical experts disagree with some conservative lawmakers about what constitutes a pregnancy and therefore ...

Different types of birth control start working to prevent pregnancy at different times. Birth control pills can take up to a week to start working, while barrier methods like condoms start working ...

There’s no question that contraceptives have been fundamental in the modern fight for gender equality. Since women and birthing people gained the ability to choose if and when they wanted children, ...

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 ...

How Does Mirena Work for Birth Control? Mirena is a small, flexible plastic, T-shaped system that slowly releases small amounts of a progestin hormone (levonorgestrel) into your uterus. It is the same ...

Many people assume that once you start taking “the pill” or using other hormonal contraceptives, ovulation completely stops. While that’s true for most users, there are situations where ovulation can ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Emily Scherer for The 19th) Cara Stanton didn’t get her period until she was 22. For years, doctors — including her pediatrician ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, ...