Know effective contraception methods for men and women, from oral pills to condoms. Learn which birth control options suit ...

The most effective types of birth control are 99% effective. Those include sterilization, IUDs, and implants. The pill is about 93% effective with typical use.

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

After quitting most methods of birth control, you’ll return to normal fertility within a few menstrual cycles or sooner. The ...

A growing number of women are raising concerns about a form of birth control developed in the Bay Area. Some are demanding it be pulled from the market, despite reassurances from both the manufacturer ...

Less than half of female adolescents and young women can correctly answer questions about how contraceptives work, according ...

The FDA on April 9 restricted the sale and distribution of Bayer’s permanent birth control device Essure to ensure women are well-informed of the device’s risks before choosing the contraceptive ...

Humanitarian organizations criticize State Department's plan to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives destined for low-income countries based on medical misinformation.

The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had ...