Men have two birth control options: condoms and vasectomies. Why has it taken so long to develop more contraceptives?

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 ...

The sponge is another backup method. If you’re taking combination birth control pills and you missed pills early in the cycle or late in your previous cycle, taking emergency contraception (EC ...

“I want a new birth control implant placed ASAP,” she said. “The one you have already in your arm is still effective until 2026,” I said. “I need it now, before anything changes,” she sai ...

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

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The data, published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, shows a "shift" in contraception use in the last five years, from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, to "fertility ...

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 ...

Birth control pills, one of the most common types of contraception, can cost up to $50 per month if you don't have insurance. Male condom Every time you have sex $0-$2 per condom Female condom Every ...

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