Can you get pregnant while using birth control? The short answer is yes. And it happens quite often. Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. And for almost half of those ...

If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

You may have heard people who take birth control say that taking the pill has made their boobs bigger. Depending on your preferences, this could be a welcome side effect or an annoying nuisance — so ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds. Contraceptive vaginal rings and skin patches formulated ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable through the use of certain contraceptives, including internal condoms, external condoms, and dental dams. While there are many types of birth ...

Earlier this year, a dream almost two decades in the making became reality: Anyone can now walk into a drugstore and walk out with a safe, effective birth control pill without a prescription. Opill, ...

The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...