WASHINGTON (Circa) — A Circa investigation uncovered unsettling complications related to a popular birth control implant that's designed to prevent pregnancy for years. Nexplanon, a matchstick-sized ...

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

Teen girls who have sex should use IUDs or hormonal implants — long-acting birth control methods that are effective, safe and easy to use, the nation's most influential pediatricians' group recommends ...

Birth control options include hormonal methods like pills, patches, rings, and injections, as well as non-hormonal options like IUDs and condoms. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods ...

WASHINGTON -- Implantable contraceptives will be available again soon to U.S. women seeking a long-term solution to birth control, with the approval of a matchstick-size rod that can prevent ...

Just before the holidays, a patient was in my office for what I thought was going to be a routine appointment. After completing the exam, however, we started talking about what was really on her mind.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. CHICAGO — Teenage girls may prefer the pill, the patch or even wishful thinking, but their doctors should be recommending IUDs or ...