Once the most popular female-controlled, over-the-counter form of birth control, the sponge was used by 6.4 million women between 1983 and 1995. It was discontinued when the original manufacturers ...

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

Barrier methods of birth control physically block sperm from reaching the uterus during sexual activity. There are many types to choose from. Weigh up the pros and cons of each before deciding ...

Birth control certainly is not a new invention. Couples have experimented with various methods of preventing pregnancy since the dawn of civilization. Today, there are more, and safer, options ...