Patients with 3 or more adverse pregnancy outcomes had lower odds of postpartum contraceptive use in a PRAMS analysis of 222,412 individuals.

A qualitative study in western Kenya reveals how multi-level barriers shape adolescent contraceptive uptake alongside ...

A patient-facing educational website designed for those considering tubal sterilization increased knowledge of and perceived access to contraception.

A contraceptive implant is a thin flexible 40 mm long plastic polymer rod which is impregnated with progestin. It is inserted under the skin of the medial aspect of the upper arm. It releases ...

Business is booming for the fertility-tracking industry. Apps, wearables and at-home tests now promise to map the fertile ...

As the 1960s progressed, the women's liberation movement gained momentum alongside the civil rights and anti-war movements.

Share on Pinterest Ongoing research suggests that a new male contraceptive gel may be effective. FG Trade/Getty Images Ongoing research presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting shows ...

What is the oral contraceptive pill and how does it work? Oral contraceptive pills, also known as birth control pills, are used by around 9% of women worldwide and 18% of women in developed countries.

A new male contraceptive pill could offer men an alternative way to prevent pregnancy without relying on hormonal changes.

A cross-sectional analysis of the 2019–2020 Rwanda DHS found internet users had about 16 percent higher adjusted odds of ...

Data shows that 61 per cent of both currently married women and sexually active unmarried women aged 15 to 49 use ...

Mary Kariuki opted for a five-year contraceptive implant to avoid an unplanned pregnancy. However, what was intended to provide her with peace of mind became a source of distress when she started to ...