LAFAYETTE — According to Planned Parenthood, there are 18 different methods of birth control ranging from low maintenance, to scheduled use, to everyday lifestyle. "There are barrier methods and there ...

Birth control for teens is not significantly different from birth control for adults. Options range from barrier protection to pills and implants. There is no single best option and people should use ...

It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here's what the debate is missing.

Contraception cannot be handled with a one-size fits all approach. Women often try several types of birth control before finding one that works best. A new study at the University of Utah Health finds ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated July 13, 2023, to reflect the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a nonprescription birth control pill. For the first time, people in the United ...

Some birth control methods, such as the pill, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and patches, are up to 99% effective with correct and consistent use. Other methods, such as “pulling out,” fertility ...

Contraception: It is a word that invokes many different emotions. Some might feel uneasy, while others might feel empowered. Contraception is the use of artificial or behavioral methods to prevent ...