Kate Wahl

It’s quite common to miss birth control pills. What to do depends on what kind of pill you take— the...

Here is what the research says on each method.

We looked into the research to find out about the side effects, risks, and benefits of the implant, the intrauterine...

All hormonal contraceptives are associated with changes in menstrual bleeding patterns. Here’s the latest research on how every method of...

Confused about the differences between all the different types of birth control pills? Here’s how to choose an oral contraceptive...

The consequences have been dangerous.

Systemic inequality and racism are a huge factor.

Here’s how long it takes to conceive, depending on what kind of birth control you were using.

Is it painful to have an implant inserted? Will the implant get lost inside of me? Will the implant affect...

What the research says about the effects of eating soy on cardiovascular health, breast cancer, sperm quality, testosterone, and more....

What the latest research says about how the hormonal IUD and the copper IUD work.

Is it painful to have an IUD inserted? Can an IUD get lost inside of me? Your questions about...