It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (the ...

It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also ...

One woman turned to period tracking apps after reading about the Pill’s side effects on social media. She shares her ...

Each pill contains 0.09 milligrams (mg ... must be administered once every 3 months to prevent pregnancy. While there’s a slight window for administration — 12 to 14 weeks — hormone levels ...

The active ingredient is used in the morning-after pill commonly marketed as “ella” or “ellaOne,” which is advertised as a ...

Mifepristone is under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.

A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose ... It can be taken up ...

A New York doctor has been indicted for allegedly sending abortion pills to a teenager in Louisiana, in what could be the ...

[123RF] The morning-after pill is a lifesaver for many women. It’s a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. But like any medication, it’s important to ...