A new study shows a possible new abortion drug to replace mifepristone. But will these results increase abortion access—or restrict women's reproductive health options down the line?

Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.

FILE - A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone ... The drugs are different than Plan B and other emergency contraceptives that are usually taken within three days ...

Combination birth control pills, or the pill for short, are oral contraceptives that prevent pregnancy. If you’re considering your birth control options, the pill is one of the most common and ...

Since the 1960s, the contraceptive pill has been hailed as the gateway to sexual liberation and female empowerment – and has prevented millions of unwanted pregnancies. But in the UK ...

So, what does the research actually say about cancer risk for contraceptive users? And is your cancer risk different if, instead of the pill, you use long-acting reversible contraceptives?

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, to "fertility awareness-based methods", say researchers. Hormonal methods, including the mini pill, fell from 19% in 2018 to 11% in ...

Male willingness to use a novel male method has been studied through a number of survey studies, as have female attitudes toward male contraception ... use a male pill. §Would 'probably or ...

While birth control is highly effective, no contraceptive method is 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. Each method has a different success rate, and factors like forgetting a pill can increase the ...

Pharmacists have begun prescribing abortion pills, not simply dispensing the medication ... Last year, Walgreens and CVS began dispensing mifepristone in some states, as did scores of smaller ...

Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter ... Last year, Walgreens and CVS began dispensing ...