If you missed your pill and had unprotected sex, you may need an emergency contraceptive Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD If you miss one combination pill, take it as soon as possible and ...

Not all birth control pills work instantly. It depends on your cycle, the type of pill, and how you take it. If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills two years ago. The decision has dramatically increased access to contraception, according to a new study from ...

Male birth control is progressing. The first of its kind, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has been deemed safe for humans, Scientific American reported last month. But the question is, would ...

Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test, raising hopes that it could soon open the door to a new ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...