Emergency contraception methods, like Plan B, help prevent pregnancy up to five days after having unprotected sex. (Photo: Getty Images) Although emergency contraception has been around for years — ...

Birth control works primarily by blocking sperm, disabling sperm, or preventing ovulation. Some types of birth control will start working right away, like condoms and copper IUDs. But others can take ...

If you’re considering birth control for the first time, or you’re looking to switch up the type of birth control you already have, finding the type of contraception that’s right for your body can feel ...

Hormonal coils have become increasingly popular in recent years, but a recent study found an unexpected association between the hormonal coil and an increased risk of breast cancer. Although the ...

Although emergency contraception has been around for years — the FDA approved it as a prescription pill in 1998, followed by an over-the-counter option in 2006 — there are still some people who either ...