Preventing pregnancy is largely viewed as the responsibility of anyone who can become pregnant. It's a burden that can hold ...

For years, women seeking non-hormonal birth control options haven't had that many to choose from. Enter Phexxi, a contraceptive gel free of hormones, which the Food and Drug Administration approved in ...

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In the 1970s, the contraceptive pill was the most frequently used method of contraception in Western countries; in Germany, for example, one in three women used "the pill." It is safe and reliable, ...

For many couples, the numerous options for birth control still come with plenty of hassles. But scientists are working on an alternative approach that might be more appealing for some: a non-hormonal ...