More women getting tubes tied after Roe v. Wade overturned
Huge rise in permanent contraceptive procedures after abortion rights were overturned, especially among women.
Texas GOP meets group suggesting death penalty for women who seek abortions
A leaked video appears to show Republican officials at a meeting held by an anti-abortion group pushing for women to be prosecuted for having abortions.
American health care could be upended by court ruling
A court is to hear arguments on whether an Obamacare mandate requiring insurers to cover preventive care services, such as cancer screenings, should be revoked.
Woman shares diet that made her feel incredible after decade on the pill
Evelyn Braczko tells Newsweek how she changed her life after eight years on hormonal contraception—and a doctor and dietitian give their verdict on her diet.
Woman diagnosed with 22 liver tumors after 16 years on the pill
The doctors who examined Stephanie Vaz, 34, suspected her condition arose from her long stint on the contraceptive pill.
Surge in unprotected sex expected this upcoming holiday, scientists warn
"More than ever, emergency contraception is a critically important option for people in the US," the researchers said.
Male contraceptive pill enters first trial
The first non-hormonal birth control pill tested for men, YCT-529, has been found to have minimal side effects in mice.
J.D. Vance confronted on Republicans' push to block birth control
Amid increasing birth control access questions, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was confronted on CNN over Republicans' push to block birth control.
Woman says male doctor gave her two-year max contraceptive for a decade
"Depo-Provera causes a loss of bone mineral density, and bone loss is greater with increasing duration of use," pharmacologist Philip Crilly told Newsweek.
Contraceptive pill impairs women's brains in way scientists did not realize
Mental side effects and changes in brain development caused by the pill are "rarely addressed," according to researcher Alexandra Brouillard.
"Did my pill cause cancer?" Women describe how the pill changed their lives
Millions of women take the pill every day with no side-effects. But for some, it has a big impact. We spoke to some of them and to doctors to find out more.
Common contraceptive pill advice linked with mental health decline
Taking "pill free breaks" can result in negative emotions and anxiety akin to natural periods.
Woman almost dies after she claims birth control causes stroke
"I don't trust my body, and I don't feel safe after my body seemingly failed me, and I don't trust doctors or hospitals," Jenna Muscat told Newsweek.
Morning-after pill works better with common drug, study suggests
"This combination can be potentially put into routine clinical use to improve the effectiveness of emergency contraception," Raymond Li, told Newsweek.
Woman shares MRI scan to prove how contraceptive pill gave her two tumors
30-year-old Makenzie Hammond has been diagnosed with two hepatic adenomas in her liver, which are tumors that can develop as a result of taking the pill.
Republican lawmaker rants about contraception going against nature
"When pregnancy naturally occurs, that's nature doing what nature does," Wisconsin state Representative Chuck Wichgers said Wednesday.
Lauren Boebert says having kids is "cheaper" than paying for birth control
The Colorado representative's comments were "not factual and misleading," a women's policy expert said.
OTC birth control pill sparks surprising debate
The medical community is divided over the possible approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill, which also faces added political pressure.
Fury over man's response to wife refusing to take contraception: "Selfish"
A couple's argument over birth control has enraged social media users. "I'd happily just not have sex with him," wrote one commenter.
Post-Roe v. Wade fears realized as Trump judge approves contraception suit
Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas has become the first federal justice to approve a challenge to the right to contraception following overturning of abortion ruling.
Who is Matthew Kacsmaryk? Trump judge challenging right to birth control
The Texas judge recently gave an opinion in a case in which a Christian father is arguing Title X shouldn't be allowed to provide contraception to adolescents.
A condom shortage is forcing sex workers to reuse contraception
The Kenyan government will only be able to provide 150 million condoms, short of the expected demand of 262 million, says AIDS Healthcare Foundation Kenya.
"Why I gave up on birth control"
Within three months, I really started to experience the world differently.
Pregnancy Tests, Condoms Part of Family Dollar's Massive Product Recall
The latest recall by the discount chain include numerous sexual health, contraceptive, and dental care products.
Teens Having Sex Should Get Married, Not Use Birth Control: Republican
South Carolina state Senator Richard Cash equated the moral outrage around abortion to that exhibited in the lead-up to the abolition of slavery.
'I Feared the Loss of Roe v. Wade, So I Had a Vasectomy'
Women often have to fight for their right to contraception, but in my experience, my hand was held the entire way.
'I Gave Out Free Contraception at My Cafe—Residents Called The Police'
The kits contain two Plan B pills, condoms and a pregnancy test.
Mom Telling In-Laws They Should Have Helped Out for More Grandkids Cheered
"They told me it was unfair. That I was wrong. They deserve more grandkids," she wrote.
Texas Coffee Shop Offering Free Contraception Sparks Protests, Police Calls
Anti-abortion activists have questioned the legality of the coffee shop's initiative.
'I Went For a Contraceptive Check up, Doctors Made a Shocking Discovery'
I was dumbfounded. Aside from high blood pressure, I had no symptoms at all—nothing.