The new approach delivers the contraceptive hormonal medication levonorgestrel via what the researchers call “Self-assembling Long-acting Injectable Microcrystals” (SLIM). Once injected into the body, ...

In a bid to create a less invasive and more accessible form of birth control, scientists have created ... which are able to self-assemble to form an implant. According to a new study introducing ...

In a bid to create a less invasive and more accessible form of birth control, scientists have created a self-injectable contraceptive shot, the components of which are able to self-assemble to form an ...

The modern landscape of reproductive health has evolved dramatically in recent years, with innovative technologies reshaping how people approach birth control. Among these advancements, a ...

In this video, two physicians discuss a study that evaluated the rates of contraceptive prescriptions and counseling in ...

A politician has called out hospital staff who refuse medical treatment based on their religious beliefs. Georgie Purcell, a Victorian MP from the Animal Justice Party, recently opened up in ...

But hormonal birth control, including the pill, some intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, and patches, offers a range of benefits beyond pregnancy prevention. Hormonal birth control delays or ...

The first day of your period marks the beginning of your cycle, which is the number of days between the start of one period ...

In comparison, women have several birth control options available including ... They also have long-term options such as implants (which produce hormones that stop the release of an egg) or ...

That said, about 96% of the IUDs and 80% of the hormonal implants were reimbursed by insurance. The insertion fees averaged $108 and $72.49, respectively. To keep your birth control costs as low ...