The bill, which still needs to pass the House of Delegates, creates the right to obtain birth control and contraception.

Birth control is one of the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy, but it’s only effective if used correctly.

Noncontraceptive benefits of birth control pills. Talukdar N, Bentov Y, Chang PT, et al. Effect of long-term combined oral contraceptive pill use on endometrial thickness. Obstet Gynecol.

Use of long-acting, reversible contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, a study suggests.

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 ...

Although birth control pills typically reduce or eliminate period pain, some people report cramping as a side effect. Cramping caused by oral contraceptives is usually temporary. Most birth ...

Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives) contain hormones that prevent your ovaries from releasing eggs during ovulation. They also encourage the thickening of cervical mucus to act ...

As multiple novel male contraception compounds enter clinical trials, is family planning about to undergo a second revolution ...

Birth control pills or oral contraceptives are medications that contain synthetic hormones, changing the way your body works and preventing pregnancy. It helps avoid pregnancy by inhibiting ...

Women take oral contraceptives or birth control pills to prevent accidental pregnancies. However, these oral contraceptives may also influence moods, potentially making birth control pill users ...

Access to free contraception resources is still available at over 300 locations thanks to the Take Control of Your Birth Control program.