Birth Control Slideshows

Missed a birth control pill? Learn the steps to take, side effects, and how to reduce your risk of pregnancy. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Learn about IUD removal: when to remove it, how to prepare, what to expect during and after, and alternative birth control options.

Learn about the effects of stopping birth control, including weight changes, acne, and mood swings. Get tips on managing symptoms and consult your doctor.

Learn about Plan B, an emergency contraceptive that prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex. Understand its usage, effectiveness, and potential side effects.

Tubal ligation is a permanent birth control option. Learn about its benefits, risks, and alternatives to make an informed choice.

Certain medications can interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Learn which drugs to watch out for and how to stay protected.

Compare IUDs and birth control pills. Learn about effectiveness, side effects, and costs. Find the right birth control method for your lifestyle.

Learn about birth control patches, their benefits, usage, and effectiveness. Consult with your doctor to determine if it's the right option for you.

Learn about the minipill, a progestin-only birth control pill. Find out its benefits, how to take it, and what side effects to expect.

Depo-Provera: Learn about this effective birth control shot, its benefits, side effects, and who should avoid it. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.

Learn how to check if your IUD is in place and what to do if it becomes displaced. Stay informed to avoid complications.

Learn the truth about birth control implants and weight gain. Get informed with facts and make the best decision for your health.

Explore how IUDs offer effective birth control without causing weight gain. Learn about types, benefits, and expert advice on usage.

Find out what to know about taking birth control if you’re transgender or nonbinary.

Find out what you need to know about new research on male birth control. Learn about the effectiveness, safety concerns, and risks.

Used correctly, birth control can be both safe and effective. But depending on which method you use, there could be some side effects. Learn about the more common ones.

Yes, birth control pills can help prevent pregnancy. They can also treat a variety of hormone-related issues, and they offer other health benefits.

They put what where? From chastity belts to soda pop, women used some downright bizarre contraception through the ages.

See the mechanics, side effects, and failure rates for common birth control methods in this illustrated slideshow. Withdrawal, hormones, the IUD, and many more are explained with pictures.