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 ...

If you’re trying to prevent pregnancy without turning to hormonal contraception, like the pill, or barrier methods, like condoms, you may be considering natural birth control. Fertility awareness, ...

After you give birth, you can get pregnant even before your period returns! It’s smart to plan ahead, and to research your options for birth control. Here we take a look at three female barrier ...

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 ...

Nonhormonal birth control can be an effective way to prevent a pregnancy for people who have certain health conditions or want to avoid the side effects of hormonal contraception. The options for ...

If you’ve had sex without a condom or other barrier method and are worried about pregnancy, Plan B is safe and relatively affordable. Read on to learn more. Share on Pinterest UCG/Getty Images Plan B, ...

Modern contraception allows men and women to have a child by choice, not by chance. But what family planning options are available? And how effective are they? Kirtly Parker Jones, MD, discusses the ...