May 02, 2012: Who's the Dad? First-Trimester Blood Test May Tell
New, noninvasive method safer than current ones, developer says

April 25, 2012: Has the 'G-Spot' Been Confirmed at Last?
Researcher reports locating elusive source of female pleasure, but others dispute claim

April 10, 2012: U.S. Teen Births Hit Record Low
CDC researchers cite messages about sexual practices and use of contraceptives

March 26, 2012: 1 in 5 Pharmacies Hinders Teens' Access to 'Morning-After' Pill: Study
Whether they deliberately mislead callers or simply don't know the law is unclear

March 19, 2012: Exercise May Trigger Orgasm in Some Women
Survey results suggest phenomenon is not rare, but causes remain unclear

March 07, 2012: Drug Reduces Complications in Surgical Abortions: Study
But misoprostol does have side effects, large study found

February 27, 2012: Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging
Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies

February 24, 2012: Contraceptives Work Well in Obese Women, But Hormone Levels Lower
Expert panel also outline new research on weight gain, birth control

February 10, 2012: Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

February 06, 2012: Does Abortion in First Trimester Raise Risk of Mental Ills' Return?
Danish study found women who gave birth were more likely to be readmitted in the month afterwards

January 30, 2012: What Would Jesus Do? Maybe Not What I'd Do, Survey of Christians Finds
Liberals and conservatives say they have views on morality, fellowship that might not mesh with teachings

January 23, 2012: Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims
Risk of death, though small, is 14 times higher in full-term pregnancy

January 13, 2012: Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic
Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

December 07, 2011: U.S. Health Secretary Says 'No' to Morning-After Pill for Younger Teens
FDA was ready to make Plan B available to girls under 16 without a prescription

October 26, 2011: Newer 'Pill' May Raise Blood Clot Risk
But the likelihood is still small, researchers say

September 14, 2011: Health Experts Say HPV Vaccine Is Safe
Benefits outweigh risks of getting sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, doctors say after presidential debate

September 12, 2011: IUDs May Lower Women's Risk for Cervical Cancer: Study
Intrauterine contraceptive device appears to prevent progression of HPV to cervical cancer, researchers say

August 24, 2011: Only 1 in 7 Ob/Gyns Now Perform Abortions, Survey Finds
But experts on both sides of debate say may not be accurate reflection of reality

August 24, 2011: Unintended Pregnancies Rising Among Poorer U.S. Women: Study
By 2006, the rate of unplanned pregnancy for low-income women was 5 times that of the well-off

August 01, 2011: Study Tracks Masturbation Trends Among U.S. Teens
Data from nationwide survey finds boys starting earlier, doing more often than girls

July 26, 2011: Americans Show Rising Support for Abortion Rights: Poll
Results of Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey run counter to states' recent efforts to curb access

June 24, 2011: 'Sexting' Common for Those Who Cheat: Study
Research finds these online exchanges are now part of extra-marital mating

June 20, 2011: IUDs Officially Recommended for Healthy Women, Teens
New guidelines say research shows this form of birth control is safe and effective

June 10, 2011: Self-Confidence, Empathy May Make for Better Sex
Study of young American adults suggests a healthy psychological outlook boosts satisfaction

June 08, 2011: It's Safe to Get IUD Right After Abortion, Miscarriage: Study
Complication rates not higher for immediate versus delayed insertion of birth control device

May 20, 2011: Teen Abstinence May Not Stop Later Risky Sex
Study of twins finds that genes and environment play important role

May 05, 2011: Can Hormone Therapy or the Pill Prevent Brain Aneurysms?
Study authors say estrogen protects blood vessel walls, but expert questions quality of research

April 22, 2011: Newer 'Pill' Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots
But overall risk of drospirenone-containing contraceptives remains small, experts say

April 21, 2011: When Size Matters, Men Can Turn to Penile Extenders: Study
Technique is non-invasive, effective, researchers claim

March 07, 2011: Noninvasive Test May Identify Down Syndrome Early On
Simple blood draw might someday become routine practice in pregnancy, researchers say

March 03, 2011: More Young People Delay Sex, Try Oral Sex First, CDC Says
U.S. report also finds same-sex encounters more common for women than men

January 26, 2011: Abortion Typically Doesn't Harm Mental Health: Study
Research included all women having abortions in Denmark from 1995 through 2007

January 26, 2011: Rise in Some Head and Neck Cancers Tied to Oral Sex: Study
Changes in sexual activity linked to increased HPV-related tongue, tonsil malignancies

January 11, 2011: Decline in U.S. Abortion Rate Stalls, Report Finds
Meanwhile, harassment of abortion providers on the increase

December 21, 2010: U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hit Record Low in 2009: CDC
Likely due to increased use of contraception, 'alternate' types of sexual activity, expert suggests

December 10, 2010: More Sex May Help Neurotic Newlyweds
Frequent lovemaking eliminates 'happiness deficit,' study says

December 02, 2010: Miscarriages May Raise Heart Attack Risk
Another factor to consider when evaluating cardiovascular profile, researchers say

November 16, 2010: Rare, Severe Form of Morning Sickness Appears to Be Genetic
Pregnant women have 17 times the risk if sister had hyperemesis gravidarum, study finds

November 09, 2010: Teens Waiting Longer for Sex, But Still Taking Risks: Analysis
Early sex ed may teach kids to take precautions against disease, researcher suggests

November 03, 2010: Anorexia Linked With Unplanned Pregnancies
Patients may mistakenly assume they can't conceive, researchers say

November 01, 2010: For Many Teens, Oral Sex Leads to Riskier Activity
Most move on to vaginal intercourse within six months, study finds

October 04, 2010: Variety Spices Up Americans' Sex Lives, Survey Says
Responses also suggest teens more careful about sex than many adults believe

September 28, 2010: Teens' Mental Health Not Harmed by Abortion, Study Contends
A professor of human development counters that the study was too small to be reliable, however

September 09, 2010: Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds
Other research suggests women who smoke while pregnant impair sons' fertility

August 14, 2010: FDA Approves Emergency Contraceptive
Called 'ella,' drug delays ovulation, but opponents say it's another abortion pill

August 06, 2010: How Parents Come to Accept Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Grief usually turns into joy, resilience, experts say

August 06, 2010: Ethicists Charge Doctor With Trying to Prevent Homosexuality in the Womb
But Dr. Maria New and supporters say she's helping children avoid a rare congenital disorder

July 01, 2010: Drug May Shrink Fibroids, Preserve Fertility
'Morning after' pill shows early promise as treatment for non-cancerous uterine tumors, study says

June 30, 2010: Parkinson's Transplant Mystery Solved, Researchers Say
Study suggests a way to prevent the uncontrolled movements that halted earlier trials

June 24, 2010: Aging Swingers at High STD Risk
Middle-aged partner swappers more likely to be infected than prostitutes, Dutch study found