Dr. Nicole Sparks breaks down everything you need to know about the method of birth control known as the ring ...

IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, and some can work up to 12 years, but a 2016 survey from the Urban Institute found that many women still don't know ...

Chewable birth control works in a similar way to traditional birth control pills. However, a person chews these pills rather than swallowing them whole with water, making them easier to take. Chewable ...

Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but some foods and supplements can interfere with how ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.

Natural birth control methods include monitoring the time of ovulation and taking basal temperature readings. However, these are not usually as effective at preventing pregnancy as hormonal ...

The birth control patch is considered a relatively safe, low maintenance method of hormonal contraception. Many people choose the patch instead of another birth control method — such as the pill, ...

The shot is an injection of the hormone progestin that provides birth control for three months at a time. Here’s what else you should know ...