Birth Control

Condoms are one of the most common birth control options that offer protection against STD's and unplanned pregnancy. However, many men and women are reluctant to use condom because they think that interferes with the moment during sex, especially when the condom is difficult to put on.

Women, who report about decreased sex drive, may need to reconsider taking antidepressants and the birth control pills, a new research suggests.

Scientists revealed a genetic defect that leads to infertility, which can be applied to create a male birth control pill.

Birth control pill is known to be 92 to 99 % effective in preventing pregnancy. However, you may hear a number of stories, when women got pregnant while on the pill. Many women are concerned about the risk of getting pregnant using birth control pills and what can be done to prevent the failure.

Most condom failures happen because of the incorrect use of the condom, rather than defects in the condom itself. The condom breakage or slippage may lead the risk of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. That's why it is important to use condom correctly, avoiding the most common mistakes with condom use:

One of the most dangerous side effects associated with birth control pills is blood clots risk. But can women lower their risk of developing blood clots choosing the particular type of birth control pills?

Nowadays, birth control pill is often prescribed for women to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is also used for treatment of some conditions, like acne, hormonal disorders, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis and others.

Condom is one of the most popular barrier birth control methods for men. It is effective against sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy, being also convenient, when used correctly.

Birth control pills are commonly used by a great number of women who need a reliable form of contraception. Birth control pills are available in various forms and brands, like combined pills, progestin-only pills, morning-after pill and extended cycle pills. All birth control pills have a number of side effects ranging from the mild to more serious ones.

Intrauterine device (IUD) should be offered as an effective option for women seeking for emergency contraception and urine pregnancy testing, a new report says.
Nowadays, the most common emergency contraception method is morning after pill, a birth control method that is used to prevent pregnancy in women who had unprotected sex.

Women, who face the problem of hair loss, may need to switch to another form of contraception or type of birth control pills, as new study reveals a link between the Pill use and hair loss.

A new Pilot Scheme was introduced in the UK that will make it possible for women to get the contraceptive pill without doctor's prescription. Until now, the only contraceptive pill that was available without prescription was emergency morning-after-pill. The latest news are that contraceptive pill usually prescribed by doctor will be sold over-the counter and a woman can get it from the pharmacist

New male birth control method will soon become available as recent trials show promise on its effectiveness.

The study conducted by Prof Richard Anderson of Edinburgh University says that the male birth control jab is going to be quite accepted for men as well as for women.

Scientists uncovered the secrets of the fertilization process, discovering the mechanism that makes sperm swim to the egg. This finding can lead to the development of the innovative male birth control methods and new infertility treatments.

A novel emergency contraception pill can be used up to 120 hours to prevent unwanted pregnancy, scientists say.

EllaOne, a new morning after-pill that was released in November contains ulipristal acetate, a selective progesterone receptor modulator.

If you want to get pregnant, but are still on birth control, you will need to discontinue using your contraceptive method. Many women, who use long-term birth control methods such as an IUD wonder if it can affect their fertility and when to remove an IUD before getting pregnant?

In spite of the fact that hormonal contraceptives were developed more than 40 years ago and are widely used by women for prevention of unwanted pregnancy, the same alternative is still not available for men.

The studies conducted by the Medical Research Council Reproductive Biology Unit showed that many men want to have other options of male birth control, including hormonal contraceptives besides the condoms and vasectomy.

If you are allergic to latex, using common latex condoms can become a problem. What birth control options do you have in case of latex allergy?
Nowadays, you can choose a number of alternatives to latex condoms, including the use natural skin condoms.

Obese women are more likely to get pregnant while using birth control pills, a new study suggests.

Birth control pills work in a different way for women with extra weight if compared to normal-weight women.

A birth control skin patch was found to have a higher risk of blood clots than other hormonal contraceptive like birth control pill, the US Food and Drug administration announced. According to the findings, the increased risk to health led to some changes made to the labelling of birth control skin patch to help women make a more sound choice.