The PillBirth Control Pills

There are many different methods of birth control, including hormonal contraception such as "the pill."

What Is the Minipill?

The minipill is a type of birth control made with progestin, an artificial form of progesterone that your body makes.

What Is Extended-Use Birth Control?

There are 91-day oral contraceptive programs that promise to prevent pregnancy and let you have fewer periods each year.

Do Birth Control Pills Cause Nausea?

Estrogen may be to blame for the queasiness and dizziness you feel after you take a birth control pill.

The Pill and Your Sex Drive

Sometimes the pill can change your sex drive. There are ways to get things back on track, once you know what’s happening.

Will Birth Control Pills Make Me Gain Weight?

Some women do gain a little bit of weight when they start taking birth control pills. It’s often a temporary side effect.

Medicines That Interfere With Birth Control Pills

If you want your birth control pill to work right, you need to avoid certain medications.

The Birth Control Pill and Breast Cancer Risk

An association between estrogen and breast cancer risk has led to a debate about the role birth control pills may play.

Is Heart Disease a Worry if I Use the Pill?

Studies show the hormones in birth control can affect your heart. They may raise your blood pressure, for instance.

Oral Contraceptives and Cervical Cancer: What to Know

Birth control pills can prevent pregnancy and lower risks for certain cancers. They may also raise cervical cancer risk.

Stopping the Pill? 10 Ways Your Body May Change

Once you stop the birth control pill, some of the effects you notice might depend on symptoms you had before you started.

Can I Still Get Pregnant if I'm on the Pill?

Birth control pills don’t prevent pregnancy 100% of the time. But they come close when taken as directed.

Contraceptive ImplantBirth Control Implants

Birth control implants are devices that go under a woman's skin. They release a hormone that prevents pregnancy.

Birth Control Implants and Weight Gain

The link between the birth control implant and weight gain isn’t strong. Studies show an average gain of 3 pounds or less.

Nexplanon Removal: What to Know

You've had the implant in your arm for a while and you're ready for it to come out. Usually, it's a smooth process.

Intrauterine Device (IUD)Birth Control and the IUD (Intrauterine Device)

If you’re looking into your options for birth control, one method you may want to think about is the IUD.

Types of IUDs: Which One Is Right for You?

Your doctor can help you decide which type of IUD is better for you. Here are a few things to think about.

IUD Side Effects

IUDs are also very safe. Some women do have side effects, but they're usually mild.

What to Know About Mirena and Depression

The link between depression and birth control isn’t clear and researchers disagree.

Pregnancy and IUDs: What You Need to Know

You can get pregnant while using an IUD, but it’s very unlikely. Less than 1% of women with IUDs get pregnant each year.

IUD Removal: What to Expect

IUD removal is a quick procedure that's done in your doctor's office or a clinic. Here’s what you can expect.

Other Hormonal OptionsBirth Control Patch (Transdermal Contraceptive)

The birth control patch is a small, sticky square that you wear on your arm, back, belly, or other places on your body.

Vaginal Ring for Birth Control

A vaginal ring is a birth control option that is a small, flexible contraceptive ring, about the size of a silver dollar.

Depo-Provera (Birth Control Shot)

Depo-Provera is a birth control method that you can get as a shot.

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