Birth Control Medical Reference

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

Even though fertility may drop as you approach midlife, you still need to take birth control if you don’t plan to get pregnant.

Comprehensive sex education covers a wide range of topics, including birth control. Studies show it can reduce unintended pregnancies and STIs.

If you use birth control, you might be wondering whether it affects your chances of getting cancer. Find out how IUDs, birth control pills, birth control shots, and others raise or lower your risk.

Some women report ongoing pain, changes in their mood and periods, or even menopause symptoms after they get their tubes tied.

You’ve got lots of birth control options, and they’re highly effective at preventing pregnancies when you use them the right way. Here’s how to get them, and what to do if costs get in the way.

Time to remove that birth control implant? No worries. The procedure is safe and quick.

Birth control can prevent an unwanted pregnancy, but there are some possible complications you should know about.

Birth control methods like the pill and IUD are effective at preventing pregnancy, but they aren't safe for everyone.

How to talk to your doctor about birth control to ensure you get the type you need.

The best method of birth control is the one you’ll use correctly. Here are some other issues to consider as you choose.

Condoms are the only method of birth control that protect against both pregnancy and STIs.

What’s the latest in birth control research? Here is a look at some promising options that may be safer, more effective, or easier to use than current contraceptives.

Most birth control doesn’t hurt your ability to get pregnant after you stop using it. But in some cases, you may have to wait a little while for it to happen.

You can get pregnant again very soon after you give birth. If you don't want another child, it's important to have a birth control plan.

If you need birth control, getting to the doctor’s office may be a challenge during the pandemic. Telemedicine is a great way to limit your risk.

If you don’t want to take a pill every day, there are lots of long-term birth control options.

Learn more about the potential side effects of taking prenatal vitamins while on birth control.

The birth control pill and shot are two effective ways to prevent pregnancy. Read on to learn about what they have in common, how they differ, and how you can switch from one method to the other.

Many women find that they’re more anxious after they start hormonal birth control. Find out why there could be a link between hormones in birth control and your anxiety.

Certain types of birth control can lower your risk for ovarian cancer. Learn more about how the birth control pill, IUDs, and more affect your odds.

Birth control pills are a safe, effective, simple, and affordable way to prevent pregnancy. They also can make periods lighter, improve acne, and they may help prevent certain diseases and conditions. But nausea can be one of their drawbacks.

It’s possible to still get pregnant with an IUD, but it’s very rare. Find out the causes and risks of a failed IUD.

The "pill" is a popular contraceptive for women. But why don't men have a birth control pill?

Your body changes as you age. Read on to learn what to think about if you’re considering birth control in your 30s.