Over-the-counter morning-after pills like Plan B work up to three days after unprotected sex. Ella requires a prescription, but it's more effective than Plan B for folks with a higher body weight. The ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

The oral contraceptive pill remains one of the most popular forms of contraception in Australia. While its primary job is birth control, it is also frequently prescribed to manage medical conditions ...

A new type of male contraceptive that doesn't rely on hormones has shown preliminary success in mice. The novel medicine is not only reversible; it comes with very few side effects. Clinical trials ...