Progestin pills, including both natural and synthetic forms, are widely used in birth control and hormone therapy. Progestin is any substance that has progesterone-like properties. The estrogen in ...

Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progesterone. The hormones prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation and changing the lining of your uterus (womb) and your vaginal discharge to ...

Rural hospitals made up a larger share of 2026 layoffs as closures slowed. About 720 rural hospitals remain at risk of closing, raising access concerns. If Passed, Idaho's Proposition 1 Would Allow ...

Can you get pregnant while using birth control? The short answer is yes. And it happens quite often. Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. And for almost half of those ...

The focus for the ballot initiative has been on abortion, but there are other aspects of the proposed legislation.

Final 2025 CDC data show a record-low U.S. fertility rate of 53.2 and a 7% drop in teen births. What the numbers mean for maternity care access. Ric Flair, 77, was hospitalized after a Tampa fall ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...