Family planning involves a myriad of considerations, and at the forefront of these decisions is choosing a birth control method that prioritizes safety. With a plethora of options available, ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

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If youre worried about unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex, you can safely use existing birth control pills as emergency contraception (EC) right away, reproductive health experts say. In ...

Hormonal birth control is a method of preventing pregnancy. Some types of antibiotics and other medications can interact with hormonal birth control, causing it to be less effective. Birth control, or ...

Nothing’s scarier than a pregnancy scare — that is, if that’s not what you want in this stage of life. If you’re currently ...

When choosing a contraceptive method, consider safety and effectiveness, accessibility and affordability, side effects, user control, reversibility, and ease of removal or discontinuation. Also ...

Many women develop multiple sclerosis (MS) during their reproductive years. Since MS treatment can affect pregnancy, understanding your birth control options can make family planning easier. Research ...

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization eliminated a nearly 50-year constitutional right to abortion and returned the authority to regulate ...