Learn about in-person and telehealth providers, nonhormonal and hormonal methods, emergency contraception, managing chronic conditions, and side effects.
After years of side effects from hormonal birth control, I decided to stop taking it for good. This set the stage for making empowered decisions about my health.
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I discovered body basal temping (BBT) when I was trying to conceive. It helped…
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Get to know the best online birth control delivery companies.
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Platforms like Nurx and Favor make it easier than ever to get the birth control you want delivered right to your door. Here's…
In its simplest form, abstinence is the decision not to have sexual intercourse. However…
When you get down to the details, outercourse means different things to different people…
Whether you're trying to track your fertility or prevent an unintended pregnancy, there's…
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There are many benefits to keeping a contraception journal and mediums for tracking…
If you're looking for an alternative to traditional birth control, fertility awareness…
Natural Cycles and other fertility awareness apps can be an effective way to prevent…
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We give you the lowdown on barrier methods of birth control: Your options, how effective…
The condom aisle can be overwhelming, especially if you're making a last-minute purchase…
Diaphragms and cervical caps are vaginal barrier forms of birth control. Several factors…
A birth control sponge is a polyurethane disc soaked in spermicide. It's inserted deep…
While hormonal methods like the pill are regularly talked about, there are other ways to…
Spermicide is a type of contraceptive that works by stopping sperm from moving easily…
External (male) condoms are inexpensive, effective, and one of the most popular methods of…
Female condoms, also called internal condoms, are effective contraceptives. Find out how…
The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more it may be effective. That said, you can avoid pregnancy by taking pills…
There’s no limit to how often you can take Plan B and other emergency contraception (EC) pills. You can and should take Plan…
Plan B — also known as the “morning-after pill” — is a type of emergency contraception (EC). Here's how it works, potential…
Ella — also known as the “morning-after pill” — is a type of emergency contraception. Here's how it works, potential side…
If you’re considering getting a copper IUD, you likely have questions. Here's everything you need to know about this…
Find out if birth control pills are the right contraceptive for you.
The birth control patch (such as Xulane) is an effective form of contraception that's…
The birth control pill and the patch both use hormones, but they differ in the delivery…
Depo-Provera is a shot that prevents pregnancy for up to 3 months. Learn how this birth…
Both the birth control pill and the birth control shot, Depo-Provera, contain hormones…
The vaginal ring is a method of birth control that you don’t have to think about every day.
An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy…
Learn about Mirena, Paragard, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena, how they differ, and which IUD…
A contraceptive implant is a hormonal birth control that’s put into the arm. Here’s how it…
This question comes up sometimes when young people want to get a tubal litigation. We'll…
If you've undergone a tubal ligation procedure, it's unlikely but still possible that…
Tubal ligation reversal is a procedure that can allow natural pregnancy to occur in women…
A vasectomy is a birth control method that prevents the release of sperm during…
How old do you have to be to get a vasectomy? Learn the minimum legal age, whether you can…
Full recovery from a vasectomy may take eight to nine days. It will take longer for your…
Is becoming pregnancy after a vasectomy possible? We’ll go over the odds of this happening…
From IUDs and implants to condoms and diaphragms, each contraceptive has its pros and cons. Here's how long it takes for each…
Learn about things that lower the effectiveness of a range of birth control options and methods.
Even with typical use, which accounts for the occasional screw-up, most birth control methods are still effective at…
If you've ever been prescribed antibiotics, you've likely been told that it may make your birth control less effective…
How late you can take your birth control pill from your usual time depends on the type of pill you’re taking, among other…
Certain birth control pills contain hormones that can help reduce or eliminate acne. Get…
Birth control pills are a staple in the management of heavy periods and other menstrual…
Hormonal birth control is more likely to help PMS symptoms than make them worse, but…
The best birth control options for endometriosis include birth control pills, the vaginal…
Several PMDD treatments are available, including hormonal birth control pills. Learn how…
Some studies suggest birth control worsens fibroid symptoms and growth rate, while others…
Some hormonal birth control can help manage PCOS symptoms — but what options are available?
An overview of birth control methods that people with obesity may want to consider…
While lupus has its complications, it doesn’t mean you’re without birth control options…
An overview of birth control options to consider or avoid if you have high blood pressure…
You may have noticed both weight loss and gain listed as a side effect of some birth…
Although it's possible that semaglutide (Ozempic) can affect the effectiveness of birth…
If you’ve never heard about the relationship between birth control and antidepressants…
The synthetic hormones in birth control have been linked to a range of side effects. If…
Hormonal birth control can come with several benefits. As well as preventing pregnancy, it…
There’s no way to predict whether birth control will have a positive or negative effect on…
Some forms of birth control can increase your risk of stroke. A clinician can help…
Hormonal birth control does not cause HPV. But certain methods may increase your risk of…
Some women may experience side effects while taking the birth control pill. Find out here…