Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways The vaginal ring (NuvaRing or Annovera) is hormonal birth control that ...

Birth control shots are highly effective, with less than a 1 in 100 chance of pregnancy in the first year. This type of birth control does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs ...

Nothing’s scarier than a pregnancy scare — that is, if that’s not what you want in this stage of life. If you’re currently ...

Birth control with fewer side effects could be a possibility in the future, as a study published Thursday found that ovulation can still be effectively prevented when the dosage of hormones in birth ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Every morning for a year and a half, Logan Whitehead, 24, rubbed a clear gel on his shoulders, waited for it to dry, then went about his day as usual. “It was basically like a hand sanitizer solution, ...

Share on Pinterest Two lots of the birth control pill Tydemy have been recalled due to a decreased amount of ascorbic acid. Getty Images The prescription oral contraceptive, Tydemy, may be less ...

FILE - A sign for the Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., on Dec. 10, 2020. Federal regulators are warning consumers that now-recalled lots of the ...

A new study shows men can take birth control shots to prevent their partner from getting pregnant. The World Health Organization found the hormone therapy it tested was 95% effective, but had ...