These days, the options for contraception methods are as abundant as Ariana Grande chart-toppers. Theres the intrauterine device (IUD), contraceptive implants, diaphragms, condoms, and, of course, the ...

Not all birth control pills work instantly. It depends on your cycle, the type of pill, and how you take it. If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from ...

Some Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring. But medical authorities in other countries increasingly ...

Studies show that weight does not change how well birth control pills work. Following the pill schedule is more important for ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...

American women spend about five years either pregnant, trying to get pregnant or postpartum; contrast that with the three decades they spend trying to consciously avoid having a baby. That data, from ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills two years ago. The decision has dramatically increased access to contraception, according to a new study from ...