Birth control methods like the pill, patch, and intrauterine device (IUD) can help you avoid an unwanted pregnancy. These methods are generally safe and effective, yet they do have some risks you ...

A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.

The birth control pill can range from $15 to $50 per month. An IUD can cost $1,300 to $1,500 to insert, but it will keep working for a few years. Under the Affordable Care Act, most health ...

Share on Pinterest Maria Kray / Getty Images So, you’ve decided to get an IUD. First off: good choice. IUDs are more than 99% effective, making them one of the most reliable birth control ...

For many women, birth control is part of everyday life. A daily pill, a monthly ring, or a skin patch — it’s about freedom, ...

Research reveals which birth control methods may increase heart attack and stroke risk, helping women make safer ...

Recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists outline a range of pain management options for ...

More than 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States use some form of birth control, and many of them are on hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, ring, implant ...

An IUD — intrauterine device — is a small and flexible t-shaped object that's placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It's a form of birth control that can last as long as 12 years ...