Birth Control Articles

Birth Control Implant

The birth control implant is one of the newest forms of contraception, having just entered the market in 2006. It is growing in popularity because of its high level of effectiveness and long-term convenience.

Jan 07 2011

Birth Control Patch

Introduced in 2002, the birth control patch is a newer method of hormonal contraception in which hormones enter the body through a small patch placed on the skin.

Jan 07 2011

Birth Control Pills

With 17 percent of American women ages 15 to 44 currently using birth control pills, this type of hormonal contraception is one of the most popular and widely used. Birth control pills are also known as oral contraceptives or simply “the pill.”

Jan 07 2011

Birth Control Sponge

First introduced to the public in 1994, the sponge was once one of the most popular forms of birth control. It was even made famous by an episode of Seinfeld in which Elaine questioned if her partners were “sponge-worthy.” While it has fluctuated ...

Jan 07 2011

Breast-Feeding as Birth Control

The body has a natural way of helping new mothers prevent pregnancy. Also called the Lactional Amenorrhea Method, continuous breast-feeding can serve as a temporary form of birth control.

Jan 07 2011

Cervical Cap

The idea of covering the cervix to prevent pregnancy has been around for centuries, and some version of the cervical cap has been around since the late 1800s. The modern-day cervical cap was approved by the FDA in 1988, and various brands have bee...

Jan 07 2011

Choosing the Right Birth Control

Birth control (also known as contraception) is an age-old concern. Long before the introduction of “The Pill” in the 1960s, men and women were using condoms and other forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy. Today, there are more methods of safe...

Jan 07 2011

Condom

Common and convenient, condoms are one of the most popular methods of birth control. With an average price of $1 each, condoms are inexpensive and readily available at convenience stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and even vending machines.

Jan 07 2011

Depo-Provera Shot

The birth control shot, also known by its brand name Depo-Provera, is a hormonal method of birth control. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992, Depo-Provera has been used (or at least tried) by 22 percent of women in the U.S....

Jan 07 2011