During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson told her doctor she wanted to get off the birth-control pill. “We decided the best option for me was an IUD,” she said, referring to an intrauterine ...

Millions of women rely on birth control, but understanding how different options affect overall health is key to making ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To help guide you before your appointment, we break down the most common types of birth control and the questions you should ask ...

Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how... There are so many types of birth control. Here's how to ...

As lawmakers across the United States attempt to ban or limit contraception options, medical experts are hoping to clear up misinformation. More than 65% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15 ...

No birth control method is a guarantee against pregnancy, and some types work better than others. Missing a dose or taking birth control with certain medications may increase your risk of pregnancy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “I regularly speak with patients who are nervous to talk about sex and birth control,” Dr. Kyle Graham, board-certified OBGYN and ...

IUDs can last a long time and don't need daily care. IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs can be taken ...

An IUD lasts for years and is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs come in two main forms: hormonal and non-hormonal, with drawbacks and advantages to both. After a doctor inserts an ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. CHICAGO — Teenage girls may prefer the pill, the patch or even wishful thinking, but their doctors should be recommending IUDs or ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...