Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been available in the United States for more than two decades, yet a new ...

Animal rights activists gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest the Supreme Court's order to relocate street dogs. The ...

China has reinstated a 13% tax on condoms and contraceptive drugs to address its declining birth rate, effective January 1.

Contraceptives are now subject to a 13 percent value-added tax, while services related to childcare and marriage are exempt.

After years of worrying that running or sneezing would leave me needing fresh underwear, a quick, minimally invasive procedure changed my life ...

Birth control pills, taken alone or paired with the drug metformin, did not raise the risk of metabolic syndrome, a precursor of heart disease and diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

Objective To provide an overview of the effectiveness of global tobacco control policies using Interrupted Time Series (ITS) methodology and analyse key health outcome indicators and methodological ...

Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms (like infertility or even abortion) that it does not cause, or ...

Taking birth control pills can hide symptoms of menopause, making it hard to know when menopause starts If you're over 50 and taking birth control, your healthcare provider might suggest stopping it ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Reproductive medicine specialists can offer a powerful solution for people seeking a private, effective, at-home therapy to relieve the symptoms of painful sex (dyspareunia) related to vaginal muscle ...