Contraception methods include the birth control pill, condoms, IUD, diaphragm, and many more. Learn what contraception method works best for you.

After the Pill

When can I get pregnant and when should we have sex after the pill? ... read more »

Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection and TTC

The Depo-Provera contraceptive injection is a birth control medication which is injected into the muscle and works by preventing ovulation for at least three months. ... read more »

Stop the Pill or Go on Vacation

Should I stop the pill or go on vacation? ... read more »

Myths About Contraception and Birth Control

Preconceptions and myths about contraception are frequent. ... read more »

Breastfeeding as Contraceptive

Does breastfeeding prevent me from getting pregnant? ... read more »

Tubal Ligation or Sterilization - What Is It?

A tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control. It is also referred to as: "tying the tubes" or a "tubal sterilization." During a tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are cut or blocked to permanently prevent pregnancy. ... read more »

All About the Birth Control Pill

Birth control pills are now more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. ... read more »

Forgot Your Birth Control Pills? What To Do Now!

Preparing for a vacation is often stressful, and in those last busy minutes of packing, it’s easy to forget very important items. Most things can be purchased at your destination, but when you forget to pack your birth control pills, it can have a life-changing effect. ... read more »

How to Choose a Birth Control Pill

Choosing the right birth control pill can be difficult. Find out the pros and cons of different types of birth control pills. ... read more »

Contraception - Birth Control Guide

Read all about birth control, and the different types of contraceptive methods including the pill, condoms, IUDs, and more. ... read more »

What Happens at the First 6-Week Postpartum Visit?

Learn about the first routine postpartum exam. ... read more »

Bill Gates Foundation Grants Winner for New Condom

Each year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation runs contests, or 'challenges,' for endeavors pursuant to its mission. This year, one GCE contest involved developing a new type of male contraception. ... read more »

Birth Control Patch

A birth control patch is a small skin patch with the same hormones as in many birth control pills. Women can wear this patch on most parts of their skin including on the buttocks, abdomen, upper torso (except for the breasts), or the outer part of the upper arm. ... read more »

Violence Against Women May Include Contraceptive Sabotage

Contraceptive sabotage is more common than many women may recognize, leading ACOG to establish guidelines and support materials for obstetricians to educate patients who may be experiencing violence at home. ... read more »

The Vaginal Ring

The vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina once a month and releases hormones over time to prevent pregnancy. It is left in place for three weeks and taken out for the remaining week each month. ... read more »

Emergency Contraception (aka "Morning After Pill")

Emergency contraception is a type of birth control that is used after one has had unprotected sex. To prevent pregnancy it must be used as soon as possible within three to five days after unprotected sex. ... read more »

IUD and TTC

When can I conceive after using an IUD for contraception? ... read more »

Should I Go Off The Pill and Give My Body a Rest?

There is no medical evidence that you have to give your body a rest from birth control pills. Birth control delivers the same hormones to the body already present during normal fertility cycles. ... read more »

Side Effects of Emergency Contraceptive Pills

Emergency contraceptive pills are taken shortly after unprotected intercourse in order to prevent from becoming pregnant. ... read more »

Should I Tell My Doctor if I Plan to Go Off the Pill?

It is highly recommended that you talk with the physician who prescribed your birth control pill before you stop taking birth control. This is especially important if you were placed on birth control for medical reasons, such as irregular or abnormally heavy periods. ... read more »

Can I Get Pregnant If...?

Can I get pregnant while breastfeeding? Having sex only once? Without an orgasm? Read on and find out those looming questions: "Can I Get Pregnant If....?" ... read more »

The Problem of Abstinence

One of the most pressing issues facing youth today is the constant debate regarding sex education. ... read more »

Evital: Fake Morning After Pill Not Approved by FDA

A fake morning after pill may be circulating in the United States. The drug, sold under the brand name Evital, is approved for use in the Dominican Republic. ... read more »

Tips on How to Remember When to Take Your Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills are a highly effective means of preventing pregnancy and maintaining a normal, patterned menstrual cycle. Taking your pills at the same time each day prevents you from missing one or more pills and, subsequently, increasing the risk of pregnancy. ... read more »

How to Get Pregnant After Birth Control in 12 Steps

There are many open questions about getting pregnant after birth control. Read here about 12 steps of what to do. ... read more »

Does the Time of Day I Take My Pill Actually Matter?

Try taking the pill at the same time every day, but the actual time does not matter as much as taking it regularly around the same time. Typically, doctors suggest taking your pill when you wake up. ... read more »

Withdrawal "Pull Out" Method - Birth Control

The withdrawal or "pull out" method is a form of (not so great) birth control where the man withdraws his penis from the vagina just before he ejaculates in the hope that entry of the ejaculate into the vagina and cervix, and therefore eventual fertilization, will be prevented. ... read more »

Contraception After Pregnancy

You likely do not want to get pregnant too soon after delivery, and you may choose to get some form of contraception right after birth. In addition, it's not safe to get pregnant within 18 months after a cesarean section, so birth control is something you will have to think about. ... read more »

Male Condom - Contraception

A male condom a contraceptive device made out of a thin sheath that covers the penis during intercourse. ... read more »

Spermicide For Birth Control

Spermicide is a form of birth control, made out of suppositories, foams, cremes, or film, that is inserted into the vagina prior to sexual intercourse. ... read more »

The Diaphragm For Birth Control

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped contraceptive device which is made of latex and inserted inside the vagina to cover the cervix during sexual intercourse. ... read more »

The Contraceptive Sponge

A contraceptive sponge is a are small, disposable sponge usually made of polyurethane foam and that is are infused with spermicides. The contraceptive sponge is placed inside the vagina and it works by blocking sperm from entering the uterus and also by absorbing and killing off the sperm. ... read more »

The Cervical Cap For Contraception

The cervical cap is a contraceptive device made out of a soft rubber barrier that covers the cervix in order to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. In addition, spermicide is added to the cap to kill any sperm that may bypass the cap. ... read more »

The Progesterone IUD Intra-Uterine Device and Contraception

Mirena is an intrauterine device system (IUD or IUS) which releases a progesterone called levonorgestrel into the uterus and prevents pregnancy. ... read more »

The Intrauterine Device (IUD)

An intrauterine device or IUD is a small birth control device that is usually made of flexible plastic which prevents pregnancy. ... read more »

Birth Control: Progesterone Only Mini Pill

Similar to the pill, the mini pill is a month-long series of progestin-only pills that must be taken every day (the regular pill has both progestin and estrogen). ... read more »

What Happens During Contraception Counseling?

During a contraception visit the doctor will examine you, check for STDs and discuss risks and benefts of contraception. ... read more »

Female Condoms

Female condoms work almost as well as male condoms to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases as long as they are used correctly. Learn all about female condoms here. ... read more »

Tips For Safely Storing The Pill

The pill needs to be stored safely to maintain integrity and efficacy. You may think throwing your bathroom cabinet or purse is ideal, but those places can actually be the worst place to keep your birth control pills. ... read more »

Menstrual Period and Getting Pregnant

Can I get pregnant while I have my period? ... read more »

Contraception and Birth Control Myths

Can I get pregnant while breastfeeding? Having sex only once? Without an organsm? Yes, you can! BabyMed answers these and many more myths about contraception. ... read more »

Fertility Charting - Who Uses It?

Who uses fertility charting? ... read more »

What do I do if I miss taking one or more birth control pill?

Below are instructions to follow if you miss one or more birth control pills. ... read more »

Abstinence

  bstinence is a self-enforced restraint from indulging in bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure.  ... read more »

Contraception and the Pill Q and A

Missing the pill is a common occurrence especially with young women on the birth control pill. ... read more »

Emergency Contraception Morning After Pill

Emergency contraception can be used when, for example, a condom breaks, after a sexual assault, or any time when unprotected sexual intercourse occurs. ... read more »

How Often Does a Vasectomy Fail?

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure on a man that makes him sterile, or unable to get a woman pregnant. Vasectomies are very effective. It has been estimated that only about 15 out of 10,000 couples get pregnant during the first year after a vasectomy. ... read more »

Plan B - One Step Emergency Contraception

Plan B One-Step' is the only emergency contraception that is just one pill.It can reduce the chance of pregnancy when taken as directed up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. ... read more »

What Is A Tubal Ligation

The basic principle of a tubal ligation is that it interrupts the continuity of the fallopian tubes, and thus prevents the egg from meeting the sperm. ... read more »

Female Condom for Birth Control

A female condom is made from polyurethane and used by the woman as birth control to  prevent sperm from reaching the cervix. ... read more »

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