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.

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 ...

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 ...

Oral contraceptives (OCs), commonly referred to as birth control pills, are a cornerstone of modern reproductive health, offering women greater control over their bodies. Health experts suggest ...

PROFITS from contraceptive pills used by the NHS are funding an organisation with close ties to Hungary’s hard-right government which has restricted access to abortion. Gedeon Richter – a ...