Finding your ideal form of birth control isn't easy. When making your decision, there are several factors to consider — from overall effectiveness to potential side effects — and oftentimes, patients ...

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a rapidly evolving landscape of reproductive health, navigating the variety of birth control options can be overwhelming. While the most common forms of birth ...

Discussions about birth control options should also include additional barrier methods, such as condoms, which are effective when used properly every time. Some options are more effective when used ...

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Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...

Shorter-acting birth control options must be maintained on a more regular basis, from daily to tri-monthly. The birth control patch (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol) must be applied weekly. Options ...

Stopping one birth control method without switching to another can affect your menstrual cycle and the return to your previous potential for pregnancy. You may also experience other effects, including ...

Last week, Axios reported that OB-GYNs “have seen a wave of patients quitting hormonal birth control.” According to Tina Reed, the author of the Axios Vitals newsletter, there’s a small surge of ...

People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that ...