Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many different birth control options out there and what works for one person may not be ideal for the next. (Getty ...

No birth control method is a guarantee against pregnancy, and some types work better than others. Missing a dose or taking birth control with certain medications may increase your risk of pregnancy.

It seems like the definition of pregnancy should be simple: You either are or you're not. But medical experts disagree with some conservative lawmakers about what constitutes a pregnancy and therefore ...

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Birth control methods are meant to evolve with your personal, sexual, and general health needs. What worked in your teens may not be the right choice in your 20s, 30s, or 40s. That’s because your ...

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 ...

The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s ...

Birth control can affect female libido through hormonal changes. Learn how it impacts desire and ways to manage low libido effectively.

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Follow along with Yahoo's coverage. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, leaving states to decide whether or not to allow abortion within their borders, ...