Why do so many women stop taking the pill despite its proven protection against pregnancy? New research from the University of Sheffield suggests the answer may lie in the mind as much as the body. A ...

Contraceptive methods are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If used correctly, the contraceptive injection is more than 99 per cent effective and you can have sex without the worry of getting ...

FOR the first time, women can walk into their local pharmacy to buy the Pill. No prescription needed, no trying to reach your GP, just a quick chat to the pharmacist ...

Content warning: This article details instances of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse and may be distressing to some readers. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual or domestic violence ...

FOR the first time, women can walk into their local pharmacy to buy the Pill. No prescription needed, no trying to reach your GP, just a quick chat to the pharmacist and a fee of £7.50 a month. The ...

More research into the side effects of contraception needs to be carried out, says Davina McCall (Picture: Getty) More research needs to be done into the side effects of contraceptive pills as more ...

If you’re a woman, here is a story that may sound familiar: you’re 16 years old sitting in a GP’s office. She asks you a couple of routine questions – do you have a family history of blood clots, ...