GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations says access to contraception is a universal human right that could dramatically improve the lives of women and children in poor countries. It is the first time the U.N ...

ST. LOUIS — Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to contraception. In states where tensions have long boiled over reproductive rights, family ...

Contraception, also known as “birth control,” is “any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy,” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 4 There are many ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

Sri Lankan authorities are considering banning the use of a human contraceptive injection for animals. A proposed pilot project to inject a human contraceptive on 50,000 dogs sparked outrage, ...

As of April 1, Ukraine’s Ministry of Healthcare introduced electronic prescriptions as an alternative to paper ones, which have been required for all prescription medicines until now. Authorities say ...

In 2016, a two-hormone birth control method for men made headlines. The injection showed promise, but Stage II trial was stopped after an independent review panel found the drug had “too many side ...

At least 34 of the over 100 partner organizations of Project 2025, a comprehensive transition plan to guide the next GOP presidential administration, have spread misinformation about contraceptive ...

Contraception is routine for many Americans – and people across political parties agree that it should be legal and accessible. But the Trump administration is walking back access for some people.

A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an ...

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which stripped away the constitutional protection of abortion rights, some abortion-ban states and pro-life politicians have turned their attention ...