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Here’s how long it takes to conceive, depending on what kind of birth control you were using.

FAMs used in conjunction with other forms of contraception, such as condoms or spermicide, can decrease the risk of getting...

Men are more willing than ever to take hormonal contraception. Here’s what the latest research says about innovations in male...

Everything you should know.

The coronavirus pandemic might impact how you can access birth control. Here’s the latest information on contraceptive access during coronavirus...

IUDs can have different effects on your period quality and quantity.

When it works out just fine, we don't often hear about it.

Different types of condoms and how to use them.

Some say hormonal birth control negatively affected their mood, making them feel depressed, anxious, or irritable. You may also hear...

Every body is different, and people have a huge variety of experiences with the copper IUD. We reached out for...

Many people believe that hormonal birth control causes weight gain, but the research is not so clear cut. Here's how...

Here’s what the research says on every method.

We reached out seeking your personal stories. Here’s what came in.

Here is what the research says on each method.

We looked into the research to find out about the side effects, risks, and benefits of the implant, the intrauterine...

Is it painful to have an implant inserted? Will the implant get lost inside of me? Will the implant affect...

People may enjoy sex more with an internal condom because they feel safe knowing that they are in control of...

All hormonal contraceptives are associated with changes in menstrual bleeding patterns. Here’s the latest research on how every method of...

Confused about the differences between all the different types of birth control pills? Here’s how to choose an oral contraceptive...

Hormonal birth control is very effective, especially when used consistently and as prescribed. But human error, among other factors, can...

What the latest research says about how the hormonal IUD and the copper IUD work.

Synthetic estrogens are used in hormonal birth control, menopause therapy, and more. Here’s how they're made, what you should know...

If you’ve ever started or stopped taking hormonal birth control, your body may have experienced side effects. Tracking changes in...

Progestins are synthetic forms of the body’s naturally-occurring hormone progesterone.

We reached out seeking your experiences with the emergency contraceptive pill. Here’s what came in.

Most American and European women will use at least one form of hormonal contraceptive.

If avoiding pregnancy is important to you, then you shouldn’t use Clue as a form of birth control.

Researchers measure how well a birth control method works in two ways: perfect-use and typical-use.

It’s quite common to miss birth control pills. What to do depends on what kind of pill you take— the...

While the emergency contraception pill is not a replacement for traditional birth control options, it is probably okay to take...

Most antibiotics will not interfere with your hormonal birth control method. Here’s what you need about rifampin, which can make...

What the latest research says about the effects of ovulation, medications, herbal supplements, and BMI on the morning-after pill.

We reached out seeking your experiences with the implant. Here’s what came in.

There is a lot of discussion about birth control and cancer. Here’s what you should know.

How different types of hormonal birth control may affect your skin and hair.

Is it painful to have an IUD inserted? Can an IUD get lost inside of me? Your questions about...

Your “period” on the pill is actually called withdrawal bleeding.