Women have been enjoying the benefits of the birth control pill since the first one was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 9, 1960. When used as directed, the pill is 99% ...

Some birth control options lead to fewer side effects like constipation, acne, weight gain, or breast tenderness. There are birth control pills that contain only progestin, while combination birth ...

It took months for her to realise the persistent sadness had arisen soon after she began the contraceptive pill. “My mom wanted me to go on contraception because I had my first boyfriend.

If you missed your pill and had unprotected sex, you may need an emergency contraceptive Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD It is possible to get pregnant if you missed a pill and had ...

Emergency contraception (postcoital contraception, the "morning-after pill") has been available for almost 30 years but remains vastly underutilized. As many as 50% of undesired pregnancies could ...

Emergency contraception (morning-after pill) services are available at Long Beach Health Center. Contact the health center by booking an appointment or calling for more information. Please contact ...

OPTION 2: Take an emergency contraception pill (AKA the morning-after pill) within 120 hours (five days) after having unprotected sex. There are 2 types of morning-after pills: A pill with ulipristal ...

In some types of birth control pills, the last week of the pack usually consists of inactive or placebo pills. These pills do not contain any hormones. There are many different types of birth ...

Starting to take birth control pills mid-cycle is possible. However, a person should take certain factors into account, such as backup birth control. Birth control pills are a safe and effective ...

The story of modern contraception is one of widespread use, but limited innovation. More than 90% of American women aged 15-49 have employed at least one form of birth control in their lives ...

25% of women who use contraception use an oral birth control pill, but there are no equivalent methods currently available for men. Research from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, ...

It’s the third contraceptive pill the federal government has added to the PBS this year, after Yaz and Yasmine. But these two are combined oral contraceptives – meaning they contain both the ...