Birth Control Slideshows
Understanding IUD Removal
- Nonhormonal Birth Control Options
Learn about non-hormonal birth control options, their effectiveness, and how they work. Find the best method for your needs. Medically reviewed by experts.
- What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill
Missed a birth control pill? Learn the steps to take, side effects, and how to reduce your risk of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
- What Is Plan B?
Learn about Plan B, an emergency contraceptive that prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex. Understand its usage, effectiveness, and potential side effects.
- What Happens When You Stop Birth Control Pills?
Learn about the effects of stopping birth control, including weight changes, acne, and mood swings. Get tips on managing symptoms and consult your doctor.
- Understanding Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is a permanent birth control option. Learn about its benefits, risks, and alternatives to make an informed choice.
- IUDs vs. Birth Control Pills: What to Consider
Compare IUDs and birth control pills. Learn about effectiveness, side effects, and costs. Find the right birth control method for your lifestyle.
- Medications That Interfere with Birth Control Pills
Certain medications can interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Learn which drugs to watch out for and how to stay protected.
- Birth Control Patches
Learn about birth control patches, their benefits, usage, and effectiveness. Consult with your doctor to determine if it's the right option for you.
- What is the Minipill?
Learn about the minipill, a progestin-only birth control pill. Find out its benefits, how to take it, and what side effects to expect.
- What is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera: Learn about this effective birth control shot, its benefits, side effects, and who should avoid it. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
- Signs Your IUD Is Out of Place
Learn how to check if your IUD is in place and what to do if it becomes displaced. Stay informed to avoid complications.
- Do Birth Control Implants Make You Gain Weight?
Learn the truth about birth control implants and weight gain. Get informed with facts and make the best decision for your health.
- IUDs and Weight Gain
Explore how IUDs offer effective birth control without causing weight gain. Learn about types, benefits, and expert advice on usage.
- 10 Things to Know About Birth Control If You’re Transgender or Nonbinary
Find out what to know about taking birth control if you’re transgender or nonbinary.
- His Turn: 8 Options in the Pipeline for Male Birth Control
Find out what you need to know about new research on male birth control. Learn about the effectiveness, safety concerns, and risks.
- What Are The Side Effects of Birth Control?
Used correctly, birth control can be both safe and effective. But depending on which method you use, there could be some side effects. Learn about the more common ones.
- Other Reasons to Use Birth Control
Yes, birth control pills can help prevent pregnancy. They can also treat a variety of hormone-related issues, and they offer other health benefits.
- They Put What Where? The History of Birth Control
They put what where? From chastity belts to soda pop, women used some downright bizarre contraception through the ages.
- What Are Your Birth Control Options?
See the mechanics, side effects, and failure rates for common birth control methods in this illustrated slideshow. Withdrawal, hormones, the IUD, and many more are explained with pictures.
