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Is your birth control making you depressed?

Sep 29, 2016

For the millions of women using hormonal birth control, side effects are nothing new. Headaches, mood swings and weight gain... Read more

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Why this Catholic health care development is a game-changer for women

Jul 24, 2015

With the hope of providing authentic and ethical health care for women, Dr. Thomas Hilgers, creator of Natural Procreative Technology,... Read more

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How art and technology are clearing up 'miscontraceptions' on women’s fertility

Mar 6, 2015

By Adelaide Mena

Read the headlines of major news outlets and you might think women’s fertility is an unknowable force understandable only by... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, Dec. 17, 2014.

Pope: 'Responsible parenthood' doesn't mean birth control

Jan 19, 2015

By Alan Holdren

Pope Francis backed Blessed Paul VI's teaching against birth control and urged openness to life, but reminded couples that “responsible... Read more

Thomas and Susan Hilgers of the Pope Paul VI Institute speak with CNA in Rome, Oct. 16, 2014.

How a reproductive health pioneer became an 'instant convert' reading Humanae Vitae

Oct 23, 2014

By Elise Harris, Alan Holdren

As founders of an institute studying reproductive healthcare, Thomas and Susan Hilgers have seen the benefits that natural family planning... Read more

Natural Family Planning praised for respecting women, nature

Jul 31, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Catholic teaching on sexuality and fertility is being hailed as a moral alternative to hormonal birth control that embraces nature... Read more

Dr. Evelyn Billings.

Deceased natural family planning pioneer 'inspired us'

Feb 20, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Dr. Evelyn Billings, who helped develop a major method of natural fertility regulation, is being remembered after her recent death... Read more