Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Talking to teens about birth control can feel daunting for many parents—and some teenagers aren’t exactly forthcoming ...

Yes, a pediatrician can prescribe birth control. A pediatrician supports key aspects of an adolescent’s development, including their sexual health. This can involve providing information on safe sex ...

A young woman in a TikTok video unfolds a drug information package insert, revealing a paper large enough to cover her curled up body. “When they forget to give you a blanket but you brought your ...

In 2019, Alyssa, a Kansas City native, was attending her freshman year of college in Washington, DC, when she needed her birth control shot administered. She went to her university’s busy hospital and ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

Hormonal birth control does not cause seizure conditions. However, some research suggests it may increase seizure risk in people with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. This can happen due to ...

Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others. Since 1999, the World Health ...

Last week while chatting with a friend, we landed on the topic of birth control — namely, how she was questioning whether or not to remain on her current prescription. When I inquired further, curious ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Misinformation about birth control continues to be shared across multiple popular social media platforms, researchers at UNLV have found. A new study published by a group of ...