May 21, 2012: Birth Control Pills, HRT Tied to Digestive Ills
Researchers found apparent connections between estrogen treatments and Crohn's disease, colitis

May 11, 2012: Blood Clot Risk Linked to Some Non-Pill Contraceptives
Women using hormone-releasing skin patches, implants, vaginal rings were more likely to develop clots, study finds

May 09, 2012: IUDs Work as Emergency Contraceptive: Review
The devices, used this way for 35 years, are safe, more effective than 'morning-after' pill

May 08, 2012: IUD Use Tied to Modest Weight Loss
Researchers were surprised, but noted that finding with birth-control device could be due to chance

May 03, 2012: More Teen Girls Using Contraceptives: CDC
Increased use may have contributed to drop in teen births, researcher says

April 10, 2012: Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
Products such as Yaz or Yasmin, containing drospirenone, will get new labels, agency says

April 04, 2012: Depo-Provera Birth Control Might Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Study finds doubled risk with recent use of the injectable contraceptive for a year

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

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: White House Alters Controversial Birth Control Rule
Responsibility to cover contraceptives will shift from the religious employer to the insurance company

February 01, 2012: Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills
Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns

January 30, 2012: Ultrasound As a Male Contraceptive?
High-frequency treatment lowered sperm counts in rats, study says

January 19, 2012: More Than Half of Teens Who Gave Birth Weren't Using Contraception: CDC
A third of them thought they couldn't get pregnant at the time, researchers report

January 18, 2012: 'The Pill' Can Help Ease Period Pain, Study Finds
Many doctors already prescribe oral contraceptives 'off-label' for this purpose, experts note

January 13, 2012: Weight Gain Often Unrecognized by Young Women
Those on birth control shots and young black women more alert to added pounds, study finds

December 12, 2011: FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
Advisory group recommends Ortho Evra remain available, but with warning on label

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

December 07, 2011: FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
They will consider new warning labels about increased risk of blood clots linked to contraceptives

October 27, 2011: More Evidence Shows Newer Forms of 'Pill' Raise Clot Risk, FDA Says
Agency said it plans public hearing in December on safety of brands like Yaz, Yasmin

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

September 26, 2011: Newer Contraceptive Pills Could Raise Clot Risk, FDA Warns
Full assessment on brands such as Yaz, Yasmin is yet to come, agency says

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 01, 2011: HHS: Insurers Must Pay for Birth Control for Women
New rules come after expert panel's report urged contraception and other services be made free

July 19, 2011: U.S. Panel Recommends Free Coverage of Birth Control
That plus other services should be added to health care reform, Institute of Medicine says

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 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 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 29, 2011: Early Surgery Boosts Outcomes for Babies With Cleft Palate
To help prevent the common birth defect, experts also advise folic acid for mom

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

April 20, 2011: Newer Versions of the Pill Pose No Added Risk to Gallbladder
Study allays concern that latest generation Yaz contraceptive might cause harm

March 21, 2011: Moms' Use of 'the Pill' Won't Raise Kids' Asthma Risk: Study
Research refutes claim that pre-pregnancy birth control causes respiratory problems in babies

February 02, 2011: United States Sees Record Drop in Teen Births From 2007-09
Notable decreases found across all racial and ethnic groups, CDC says

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

December 27, 2010: Injectable, Oral Birth Control Don't Threaten Glucose, Insulin Levels: Study
Women's glucose levels increased with use of injectable DMPA, but not enough to cause concern, research suggests

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

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

September 27, 2010: Contraceptive Containing a Folate Approved
Designed to help prevent certain birth defects

September 10, 2010: Male Partners May Be Key Influence on Birth Control Use
Young women twice as likely to use contraception if their mate strongly favors its use, study finds

August 31, 2010: U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex
They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role

August 19, 2010: 'The Pill' Works for Women of all Weights
For obese women, low-dose oral contraceptives are just as effective as high doses, study shows

August 16, 2010: Ella Emergency Contraceptive Approved
Intended to inhibit or delay ovulation

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

June 18, 2010: FDA Panel Backs New 'Morning After' Pill
Marketed as ellaOne in Europe, it extends window of emergency contraception, but opponents see it as abortion drug

June 11, 2010: After Vasectomy, Single Test Might Give All-Clear
Any remaining sperm appear to be inconsequential, study finds

June 01, 2010: Male 'Pill' Still a Ways Off
Shutting down sperm production has proved complicated, experts say

May 26, 2010: 'The Pill' Is Birth Control Favorite in U.S.
Next most common method is female sterilization, study shows

May 07, 2010: The Pill Turns 50
Oral contraceptives altered the social and sexual landscape in ways expected and unexpected

May 06, 2010: New Hormonal Contraceptive Approved
Combines estrogen and progestin