Barrier and hormonal contraception methods only temporarily prevent pregnancy. Once a person stops using these methods, the body’s natural fertility will typically resume. Sterilization methods, such ...

For the fourth year running, a key U.S. fertility rate has reached a record low, according to the most recent government figures. To some, this is cause for hand-wringing, as concerns arise that fewer ...

As of November 2025, some healthcare organizations conclude that COVID-19 vaccines have no impact on fertility. But some researchers agree that more studies are needed to understand potential ...