Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

The world of emergency contraception extends far beyond the familiar Plan B option that many people immediately think of when considering pregnancy prevention after unprotected sex. While Plan B ...

Artificial contraception is another name for birth control. It’s intentionally using something — a barrier, device, drug, or another technique — to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. “The idea ...

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 ...

While you may hope you never need it, it’s important to know about backup birth control-- what your choices are, which type works best, and when to use it. Even the most careful couples can make a ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing more contraception ...

New research has highlighted a notable shift in contraception use from traditional hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill, ...

“This is a convenient method for patients to use pills they already have,” she says. Both doses of pills should be taken as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours (three days) of unprotected sex, ...