Contraception

Pope Francis Speaks Out About Abortion And Contraception

On Wednesday Argentina Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was chosen to succeed Pope Benedict XVI and lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. Though Pope Francis' election symbolized a fresh outlook for Roman Catholic believers, he endorses traditional church teachings that many progressives object.

The Morning-After Pill: About 1 In 9 Young Women Have Used It, Says New Study

A new governmental study reveals that the number of women using emergency contraception has dramatically increased over the last ten years. In addition, about 1 in 9 younger women have used the popular morning-after pill, also known as Plan B, after having sex.

Obama Birth Control Compromise: President Finds Middle Ground With Religious Leaders Over Mandate In The Affordable Care Act

On Friday the Obama Administration announced that it has found a way to put an end to the issue religious institutions had against the Affordable Care Act.

Doctors Advised to Prescribe Emergency Contraceptives to Sexually Active Teens, According to the American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated a 2005 policy statement and now advises Doctors to educate teenage patients about emergency contraception as well as administer prescriptions for those who are sexually active.