Birth Control Medical Reference

New extended birth control pill routines can protect you from unplanned pregnancy and allow you to have fewer periods. Here’s what you need to know.

The lactation amenorrhea method (LAM) can be effective for birth control if you breastfeed 100% for the first 6 months. Learn the pros and cons.

Birth control pills and patches work well against pregnancy. Yet they each have advantages and disadvantages. Here’s how to choose.

Birth control pills don’t cause cervical cancer, but they may make you more vulnerable to it. Learn more about the link.

If you’re a teen and you want to have safe sex, you and your partner need to use birth control to avoid getting pregnant. Here’s how to get birth control.

Spotting while you’re on birth control isn’t uncommon. Learn more about why it happens and how to stop it.

Learn how different hormonal forms of birth control can impact blood pressure and which methods may be best for you.

Autoimmune illnesses can cause high-risk pregnancies. Birth control is key. WebMD walks you through the contraception options.

When should you use a backup method of birth control? Find out when it’s a good idea to use a second method to prevent pregnancy.

11-beta-MNTDC is a once-daily hormonal pill that men take to prevent their female partner from getting pregnant. Here’s how it works and when it might be available.

Women may one day insert sperm-fighting antibodies into their vaginas as an effective, hormone-free form or birth control.

Among your many birth control options, there’s now a new type of contraceptive vaginal gel. How it works and what to know before you decide to use it.

Birth control pills and vaginal rings both have two hormones to keep you from getting pregnant. Here’s what you should know about how they compare.

Birth control access is key to preventing unintended pregnancies. But race, socioeconomics, and where you live can play a role. Learn why.

Do antibiotics really increase your chances of getting pregnant while you’re on birth control? Learn why that’s mostly a myth.

Why do Hispanic teenagers get pregnant more often than their peers? We examine some barriers to effective birth control.

You need to have a rather unsexy talk before you get the party started with your partner. Here’s how to start the talk about birth control.

Which groups of people have the most access to birth control? We explore who benefits from this method of contraception and what obstacles some may face in getting it.

To prevent pregnancy, each partner having sex has a role. Here’s how everyone can be proactive about contraception and not make assumptions.

If you’ve been raped, it’s a good idea to see a doctor for care including emergency contraception to reduce your risk of getting pregnant. You can also find pills that will help prevent pregnancy at most pharmacies.

Black women have higher rates of unplanned pregnancies; contraception may play a role. Find the best birth control for you.

What do you do if a condom breaks? Condom breakage increases the chances of pregnancy and HIV risk. Broken condom what to do next.

There are many kinds of birth control, but how well does each one work? For some, the answer depends on how you use it.

Learn about no-scalpel vasectomies, a less invasive alternative to traditional vasectomies.

It’s important to consider different side effects and risks when choosing a birth control method. Learn more about different forms of contraception.