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 ...

Editor’s Note (7/11/22): This article is being repromoted because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received the first application to make oral birth control available without a prescription.

People have used contraceptives to prevent pregnancies as far back as 1850 B.C. They've used everything from honey and crocodile dung to do it. Throughout history, much of the responsibility for ...

If you suddenly develop a rash on your face or body, you may not automatically link it to your birth control method. However, if you’re taking a hormonal form of birth control, it may be the cause. If ...

Birth control pills are one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent pregnancy. They are simple to take, affordable, and often make periods lighter and improve acne. They may help prevent ...