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.

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

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 ...

Opinion writer Olivia Roderick shares her personal experience with birth control. Although she initially struggled with whether or not to stay on it despite the effects it had on her ...

The anticipation of a Republican-controlled government with Donald Trump serving a second term as president has left some women fearful over access to reproductive healthcare. On the day after Trump's ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – The availability of a reversible ...

For years, I haven’t been on any form of birth control; instead, I’ve been diligently tracking my cycle to catch those ...

When it comes to preventing pregnancy, there’s an abundance of birth control methods out there. Whether you’re interested in the pill, or you want to learn more about other forms of contraception ...

Anyone who has ever had a sex ed class in high school has likely heard that, when taken correctly, birth control can be around 99 percent effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy. It's a fact that ...

How Does Mirena Work for Birth Control? Mirena is a small, flexible plastic, T-shaped system that slowly releases small amounts of a progestin hormone (levonorgestrel) into your uterus. It is the same ...