Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways Birth control pills can take up to a week to start working if not taken ...

Not all birth control pills work instantly. It depends on your cycle, the type of pill, and how you take it. If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from ...

Male birth control is progressing. The first of its kind, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has been deemed safe for humans, Scientific American reported last month. But the question is, would ...

The FDA is expected to approve a period-stopping pill Tuesday. May 18, 2007— -- TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Women looking for a simple way to avoid their menstrual period could soon have access the ...

The rollout is underway for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, and online sales began Monday morning. Consumers can start ordering Opill online Monday, ...