Transdermal contraceptive patches provide a more convenient delivery system for combined hormonal birth control than daily oral contraceptives. Clinical trials demonstrate that greater numbers of ...

The imminent launch of the consumer-friendly hormonal contraceptive patch will pose the first real challenge to the pill, researchers said today. The pill has dominated the contraceptive market ...

Employer-sponsored health plans would be required to cover over-the-counter contraception, including condoms and emergency contraception, without ...

Birth control patches Combination pills, also called "the pill" Progesterone-only birth control pills Vaginal rings However, keeping a healthcare provider in the loop is a great idea if you plan ...

The rising awareness about family planning and reproductive health and growing emphasis on women’s health and empowerment has ...

Conflicting data aside, contraception experts agree that ulipristal acetate, or ella, is a more effective option for people ...

Many states allow pharmacists to supply hormonal birth control — including combination pills, progestin-only pills, skin patches, and vaginal rings — without requiring a doctor’s prescription.

Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the ...

Low dose birth control pills may have fewer side effects compared with older, higher-dose ones, but certain groups may still have increased health risks. If they aren’t taken correctly ...

Astrologer and writer Meghan Rose used manifestation to help clear her own skin (along with getting her dream job and meeting her ideal partner, now fiancé). “I believe that when you perceive yourself ...

Vitamin patches are trending as a convenient alternative to supplements, but experts remain skeptical about their ability to bypass the body’s natural barriers. This transdermal patch is ...