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Although some birth control methods can be costly without insurance, free or lower cost options are available. Many clinics, health centers, and programs provide free or lower cost birth control for ...

While hormonal birth control pills are a common form of birth control, some forms of birth control don’t involve hormones. Instead, nonhormonal options prevent pregnancy by physically or chemically ...

Birth control options include hormonal methods like pills, patches, rings, and injections, as well as non-hormonal options like IUDs and condoms. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

The reproductive health landscape is experiencing a revolutionary shift that could fundamentally change how couples approach family planning. For decades, women have carried the primary responsibility ...

Male birth control options are finally becoming reality after decades of research. Unfortunately, many men remain hesitant about taking on contraceptive responsibility despite the availability of new ...

Kristan Hawkins is not what you might call a unifying figure. The founder and leader of Students for Life of America, a grassroots anti-abortion network, Hawkins travels to college campuses for ...

In 1960, a new drug revolutionized society from the bedroom to the streets. The introduction of a hormonal contraceptive, the birth control pill, gave women reproductive autonomy and a more effective ...

The University of Oregon’s Pharmacist-Prescribed Birth Control Program provides contraceptives for students who are living on and off-campus. Initially launched in 2017, the program aims “to expand ...