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For decades researchers have struggled to find a contraceptive methods for males. A new fast-acting compound shows promise — assuming it turns out to work as well in men as in mice.

A new drug being tested would work on-demand and wear off within hours

Reports that fighters have threatened those issuing birth control medicines come as Afghan midwives and activists warn of impact on women’s health and rights

The findings indicate an on-demand male birth control pill is possible, researchers say.

Valentine's Day has become an event that policymakers and advocacy groups in Thailand use to launch campaigns against unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and other gender issues. This year is no different.

An online pharmacy has reached an $18.3 million settlement over claims it defrauded the state

Post-Roe, women’s access to contraception is more important than ever. But Perrigo's HRA Pharma is still waiting to hear back from the FDA.

Musa Hasahya Kasera admits to not knowing all of his children's names - and has even less recall when it comes to remembering the names of his staggering 578 grandchildren

A growing body of research suggests that not getting a period could come with health benefits, suggesting that continuous birth control could be the wave of the future.

Influencers are pushing a birth control app that could mean the end of pills and coils with grim side effects, writes Ellie Muir. But that’s only if you abide by a series of incredibly strict morning rituals

In Peru, approximately 270,000 women and 22,000 men were sterilised between 1996 and 2000 as the result of a controversial birth control policy. The goal of ex-President Alberto Fujimori and his administration was to reduce poverty. But thousands of indigenous women, who did not always speak Spanish, say they were…