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Two joining circles show a packet of Piroxicam in pink and a box of Plan B in blue.
Reproductive Health
Plan B May Be More Effective When Taken With an Arthritis Drug
By Kate Daniel
A study's findings may indicate better solutions for people who have had unprotected sex.
A pair of hands holds a green packet of white pills.
Reproductive Health
Progestin-only Pills May Be More Effective Than Previously Believed
By Kate Daniel
A new study suggests the minipill could be 98 percent effective with typical use.
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Reproductive Health
Abortion Pill Still Available Despite Federal Court Ruling
By Lauren Dodd
The Supreme Court expected to weigh in on the medication's legality.
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Reproductive Health
What Should You Know About Birth Control on Your College Campus?
By Xenia E.
Student health plans offer a range of contraceptive methods; off-campus options exist.
Margot Robbie with pink tint standing in front of pink Barbie logo with women protesting in the background
Media and News
Why the Blockbuster Hit 'Barbie' Matters to Women of All Ages
By Lauren Dodd
The Warner Bros. movie highlights a rite of passage unattainable for millions of American women.
A woman in white holds a few different types of contraception in her hand.
Reproductive Health
Contraceptives Could Still Be Effective With Up to 92% Fewer Hormones
By Kate Daniel
A new study suggests hormone timing might be an undervalued factor in blocking ovulation.
A pair of hands holds a packet of contraception pills.
Reproductive Health
U.S. FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
By Lauren Dodd
Opill (norgestrel) tablets will be available at retailers in early 2024.
woman with blue tint sits on bed with head on knees in depression
Mental Health
Can Birth Control Cause Depression?
By Xenia E.
Is depression a side effect of using birth control? Here's what the science has to say.
A grey hands a packet of purple birth control pills and a packet of orange emergency contraception.
Reproductive Health
Are There Risks to Taking Emergency Contraception on Birth Control?
By Xenia E.
When a birth control method fails, using emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy.
doctor in white coat touches pregnant belly of woman sitting in chair
Reproductive Health
What Is Reproductive vs. Sexual Health?
By Helen Massy
While it may seem like a simple process, reproduction can be rather complicated.