When it comes to contraceptives, there are so many options to choose from it can become confusing. What is right for you will vary at different times of your life. The contraceptive implant is just ...

If, like me, you keep seeing those "I armor up" commercials while binge-watching Broad City on Hulu, you might be curious about how Nexplanon works. Just how effective is Nexplanon, the birth control ...

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

Birth control methods are meant to evolve with your personal, sexual, and general health needs. What worked in your teens may not be the right choice in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. That’s because your ...

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As a woman with a disability, you have the right to decide whether to become pregnant and give birth, as well as the number, spacing, and timing of your children. You have a right to obtain accurate ...

When I walked into Planned Parenthood the Summer before moving off to college, my mind was set on leaving with a packet of birth control pills — but after looking through a pamphlet detailing other ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Novel methods of contraception are being introduced. For example, ZabBio is designing a ...

Irving-based chemicals producer Celanese Corp. is developing a prototype for a refillable contraceptive implant that would be particularly beneficial to women in low- and middle-income countries. The ...

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