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 ...

Natural birth control methods include monitoring the time of ovulation and taking basal temperature readings. However, these are not usually as effective at preventing pregnancy as hormonal ...

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 ...

Many people rely on birth control to plan their family, manage health issues, or simply to avoid an unexpected pregnancy. However, even with the best intentions, mistakes can happen. These errors can ...

For women who have infrequent sex and do not want to be on long-term birth control, there are very few options for on-demand contraception. However, a recent study has shown that a new combination ...

Fertility awareness may be effective for birth control if people use it correctly and consistently, particularly if they use a combination of methods. Fertility awareness is a method for recognizing ...

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 ...

The lactational amenorrhea method (LAM) is a type of birth control that relies on hormones your body makes while breastfeeding. If you strictly meet the guidelines, LAM can be 98% effective in ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

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, ...