birth control
The latest news on birth control
On the eve of a compliance deadline, DOJ will seek to block decision that would make Plan B available to women of all ages.
Move follows FDA decision that only women 15 or older could get emergency contraceptive without prescription
For females aged 15 and older
Females aged 15 or older to gain access to Plan B drug over-the-counter
Researchers conclude new intrauterine devices provide long-term, worry-free protection
Until now, girls 16 and younger needed a prescription for the emergency contraception
20 percent are repeat births and these babies face health risks, agency says
Surveys find sexual intercourse, pregnancy more common at 14 and older
One-fifth of married women in eastern, central and western Africa are without reliable birth control, research shows
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