There are pros and cons for every kind of contraception. Learn which are the most effective and what is the best option for ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The birth control pill has been the most prescribed contraceptive for decades. New research and science have led to several newer options for reversible birth control methods ...

Although some birth control methods can be costly without insurance, free or lower cost options are available. Many clinics, health centers, and programs provide free or lower cost birth control for ...

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

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 ...

Studies have suggested for decades that birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen — synthetic versions of female hormones — may slightly elevate one’s risk of breast cancer. But ...

If you’ve used the same birth control method for years—or even a decade—you might wonder whether you’d benefit from switching it up. There’s no shortage of options out there, between condoms, the pill ...

If a person wants to have sex with a partner, they should talk with them about birth control first. This ensures that everyone involved is happy with the method they use and understands how it works ...

The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.