Contraception or birth control are methods intended to be used to to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives work in different ways:

1. Preventing sperm from getting to the eggs such as  condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and contraceptive sponges.
2. Preventing the release of an egg such as birth control pills, patches, shots, vaginal rings, and emergency contraceptive pills.
3. Implants inside the uterus such as intra-uterine devices. (IUD) 
4. Male of female sterilization to permanently prevent the man for ejaculating sperms of tubal sterilization to prevent the sperm from joining the egg

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 »

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 »

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 »

Tubal Ligation or Sterilization For Contraception

After having children, some women choose to have a tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies. ... read more »

Failed Emergency Contraceptive and Ectopic Pregnancy

For many women, emergency contraceptives are essential in preserving life as they knew it. Whether a sexual encounter was unplanned or the usual contraceptive methods didn’t work, emergency contraceptives are essential. ... read more »

No Period After Birth Control Pill

After stopping birth control, whether it's the pill or other forms of birth control, a woman's menstrual bleeding and cycles usually start within several months. Menstrual periods are related to ovulation, and ovulation, and your fertility usually start before a regular period starts. ... 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 »

Can ECP (Morning After Pill) Harm the Fetus?

Can emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pill) harm the fetus? ... 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 »

Vasectomy: What Is It and Why Is It Done?

A Vasectomy may be recommended for men who are certain that they wish to prevent future pregnancies. After a vasectomy, sperm cannot move out of the testes which prevents pregnancy. ... read more »

Can I Get Pregnant in Just a Minute or Two of Intercourse?

I frequent the many question and answer websites to give a little piece of knowledge to people having trouble conceiving or those who need to learn more about sexual intercourse and intimacy. ... read more »

Which Condoms Are Safe During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a natural birth control, but it will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases. But are condoms safe to use during 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Know Birth Control Pill Side Effects

Birth control pills are one of the most effective forms of contraceptive on the market today but they come with side effects, just like other medications. ... read more »

Does The Birth Control Pill Cause Cancer?

There is an ongoing belief that the birth control pill causes cancer. But is that a myth or a fact? ... read more »

Pulling Out: A Fresh Look at an Old Contraceptive Method

A growing number of young women are relying on pulling out for pregnancy prevention or perhaps the growing number is of young women willing to acknowledge pulling out as their preference. ... read more »

Pregnancy After Tubal Ligation

I had a tubal ligation four years ago. I now missed my period and think I may be pregnant. Could that be? What should I do? ... read more »

Fertility and TTC After Birth Control

When and how to get pregnant after birth control depends on what type of birth control you were using. You can get pregnant as soon as your body is ovulating again. ... read more »

Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning For Contraception

Information about fertility awareness helps to fulfil the broader definition of the services many family planning clinics offer. ... read more »

Temperature or Symptothermal Method for Contraception?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A method of natural family planning that closely monitors two indicators of fertility is just as effective as oral contraception in preventing unwanted pregnancies if used correctly, European researchers report. ... read more »

Which Contraception Works Best for You?

There are several forms of contraception including physical barriers, monthly supplements, surgical contraception, implanted devices and foams or creams. ... read more »

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