Since ancient times, women all over the world have used a variety of methods for contraception. Prior to the introduction of ...

A new generation of male birth control is on the horizon, with researchers working on everything from pills and gels to ...

The Greek philosopher Aristotle is thought to be the first person to propose using natural chemicals such as cedar oil, lead ...

The World Health Organisation says new reversible male contraceptive methods could be available in 5-10 years, as it expands ...

Most men would embrace contraception designed for them, such as on-demand pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a thermal silicone ring, but funding gaps are keeping these products years ...

An estimated 164 million women who want to delay or avoid pregnancy are not using contraception, highlighting the need for ...

Emergency contraception containing mifepristone prevents more pregnancies with fewer side effects than some other common emergency contraceptive pills, such as levonorgestrel, according to a new ...

From emergency contraception to longer-lasting implants and future contraceptives for men, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending a wider range of safe and effective options so people can ...

There has been a shift away from the use of more reliable hormonal methods of contraception to less reliable fertility awareness methods among women requesting abortion in England and Wales over the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . From 2019 to 2022, IUD and tubal sterilization use decreased while vasectomy use increased. New contraceptive ...

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are turning to modern family planning methods, but concerns about weight gain, depression, infertility, sexual problems and cancer continue to shape how women ...

The WHO has recommended a wider range of contraceptive options, giving people more flexibility in choosing methods that suit their individual needs ...