Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...

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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. They range from those that rely on ...

It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here's what the debate is missing.

It seems like the definition of pregnancy should be simple: You either are or you're not. But medical experts disagree with some conservative lawmakers about what constitutes a pregnancy and therefore ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.

Sales of birth control and emergency contraception — morning-after pills like Plan B and Restart — have spiked since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, despite his assurances he won’t try to roll ...

Certain types of birth control methods have been associated with reduced bone mineral density. The risk may be greater in people who start taking them during adolescence. Birth control medications ...