The Prorace cervical cap took off in England in 1915. (Science Museum, London/) Donna J. Drucker is senior adviser in English as the Language of Instruction at Technische Universität Darmstadt, ...

When OTC birth control became available in 2023, many hoped it would bridge access gaps. OTC birth control users were more likely to transition from using no contraceptives or less effective ones, ...

Physicians usually require an annual pelvic exam before prescribing oral birth control to women, but the two practices have no medical reason to be linked. Indeed, according to a consortium of ...

When Bijoux, 41, got married in 2009, she knew she wanted to enjoy wedded bliss for a while without adding baby joy to the mix. She did her research, talked to her OB/GYN, and decided that an ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Education on birth control methods and access to affordable options in South Carolina can be hard to find. Thursday, Sept. 26, is World Contraception Day and a ...

An adolescent-centered approach to contraceptive counseling for adolescents should be informed by evidence, with attention to sexual and reproductive health equity, according to a new policy statement ...

In Kenya, access to family planning and contraception remains critical, with many women facing barriers to accessing quality reproductive health services. These include geographical barriers, ...