Birth control pills and vaginal rings both have two hormones to keep you from getting pregnant. Here’s what you should know about how they compare.

People use birth control (contraception) to prevent pregnancy and manage other conditions that may be related to their cycles (e.g. acne, heavy period bleeding). Deciding which method to use is a ...

Who Is Most Likely to Use Birth Control? Roughly 88% of women who are sexually active but don’t wish to become pregnant report using birth control. For those who don’t use it, the most common ...

Have questions about birth control? Our medical experts explain everything you need to know about contraceptive options, effectiveness, birth control dilemmas, and more.

People may switch birth control options to find an easier or more effective option, or to reduce side effects. Learn more about switching here.

There are many myths about birth control, including some that are specific to new parents. If you've recently had a baby, you may be wondering about when you need to start using birth control ...

“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.

Although starting hormonal birth control can be easier than ever before, going off of it isn’t as straightforward usually. Here’s what to expect with each method.

A new study suggests that hormonal contraceptive use during adolescence may impair the brain’s ability to retain fear extinction memories—a process thought to be important for regulating anxiety. In a ...

“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.

“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.