For decades, female sterilization has been one of the most common forms of birth control in the U.S.: 11.5% of U.S. women, ages 15-49, use female sterilization as their primary contraceptive method – ...

There are many types of birth control. Some may fit better with your lifestyle or goals, but knowing which is most effective can help you make an informed choice. Birth control works best when used ...

SINGAPORE – Eleven people died from tuberculosis (TB) in 2025, and there were just over 1,000 new active cases among Singapore residents, a small drop from the year before. In 2024, 20 people died ...

Always use water-based or silicone-based lubricants with latex condoms, not oil-based ones. Store condoms in a cool, dry place and avoid storing them in places like a car's glove compartment. Never ...

The number of laws authorizing pharmacists to prescribe contraception is increasing across the US. We used national pharmacy claims to document pharmacist-prescribed contraception (contraceptive pill, ...

Often citing concerns about side effects, Gen Z women (born between 1997 and 2012), increasingly are shunning evidence-based family planning and reproductive health counsel, turning instead to advice ...

Abstaining from penis-in-vagina sex is the only surefire way to prevent pregnancy 100% of the time. But long-acting reversible methods of birth control and surgical sterilization are a close second.

The best birth control methods for teens are accessible, effective, and easy to use. It’s important to remember that some methods may require consent from a guardian if you’re a minor. If you’re ...

Birth control pills are medications that help prevent pregnancy. They contain synthetic hormones. Some pills contain estrogen and progestin, others only progestin. Several types of birth control pills ...

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A male contraceptive is almost here – and it’ll be another test of whether heterosexual men are actually willing to share the responsibilities of adult life Trials are under way in Britain for the ...