The birth control implant, brand name Nexplanon, is considered one of the most effective reversible contraceptive methods available. It provides protection from pregnancy for up to three years with a ...

Mass General Brigham and MIT investigators have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles to minimize patient discomfort and increase the likelihood of ...

A new male contraception has been shown in trials to last for at least two years, in a critical milestone moment. The implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive, known as Adam, is a water-soluble ...

DALLAS -- More than a dozen health care providers with HHM Health are now certified to insert a birth-control implant into patients' arms -- a procedure available to Dallas County residents at any of ...

The Georgia Department of Public Health is kicking off its Power of Family Planning program, an initiative that aims to reduce unintended or complicated pregnancies. And women in rural Georgia stand ...

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.

Massachusetts lawmakers have put pen to paper in recent years to make birth control more accessible, but what you can get still depends on your insurance, your provider and your pharmacist. This guide ...

Tubal ligation has been touted as a permanent form of birth control, but a new study shows that women are more likely than previously thought to get pregnant after the procedure. The study, published ...