Hormonal Birth Control

Missing a birth control pill can be stressful, especially if you’ve had unprotected sex. However, knowing what to do next,...

Hormonal birth control can affect some people's mood, but everyone is different

Breakthrough bleeding on hormonal birth control is common. Learn why it happens and how to manage it.

Emergency contraception works by either preventing the uniting of sperm and egg, preventing implantation into the uterine lining, or both.

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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