Many effective birth control methods are safe to use while breastfeeding or chestfeeding. A healthcare professional can help you decide which option is best for you. If you’re concerned about ...

Hormonal birth control prevents ovulation, which is necessary for menstruation. Although many methods allow for period-like bleeding, it isn’t necessary. In some cases, bleeding may slow or stop ...

Spotting while on birth control is common, especially during the first few months as your body adjusts to the hormones. It’s usually very light and may appear pink or brown. Breakthrough bleeding is ...

While birth control is highly effective, no contraceptive method is 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. Each method has a different success rate, and factors like forgetting a pill can increase the ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian ...

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It's common to wonder how long you can be on birth control. Whether you choose a vaginal ring, patch, intrauterine device (IUD), implant, injection, or birth control pills, you might want to know ...

Real talk: There’s no such thing as a birth control method that’s perfect for everyone. You need to find the one that fits into your life. There are lots of things to think about — like convenience, ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to prescribe hormonal birth control. House Bill 5436 gives Michigan ...

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