by Lindsay Morris, eHow editor
Birth-control options flood pharmacy shelves and the airwaves, boasting the latest formulas and technologies for regulating hormone levels and reducing risk of pregnancy. eHow weighs in with sound advice for selecting contraceptive solutions.
Birth control is the right course of action when you are trying not to have a child, but which one is right for you? Reading this article will teach you how to compare Read More
Oral contraceptives are an effective birth control method. While no method offers 100% protection against pregnancy, birth control pills are 99.9% effective. Several Read More
Birth control pills combine estrogen and progestin to achieve circumvention of fertility in women through the prevention of ovulation. Available only with prescription, the Read More
For some women, finding the right birth control pill is like dating. You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince. But unlike dating, you can't just tell your Read More
Birth control (also known as contraception) is a method used to prevent pregnancy. There are a variety of birth control methods for women including hormonal birth control Read More
Birth-control pills are usually safe when taken by young and healthy women. There are risks associated with the use of birth control, however, and they may increase within Read More
Many women depend on oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, to prevent undesired pregnancies. With this method, the woman has to remember to take a pill every day and Read More
Choosing which oral contraceptives you use is very important. You should carefully compare each brand and look at several important points of each before choosing which Read More
Changing your menstrual cycle is not difficult to do. There are many instances where a woman would not want to have her period due to a certain event or occasion. In this Read More
There are many different types of birth control. Then each type has several brands as well. With so many options it can be difficult to understand which is better for you. Read More
Finding the best method of contraception is a very personal choice. Traditional over-the-counter products are still available, but today there are a number of new products Read More
The term "natural birth control" includes many different methods of contraception, but they all have few things in common—none of them use hormones or barrier methods, such Read More
Choosing the type of birth control that is right for you is an important decision to make. It can't be taken lightly. Not only will it involve research and thinking on your Read More
The Ortho Evra birth control patch is a new way to administer medication known as "The Pill" into the body through the skin instead of by mouth. Although the patch may be Read More
There are many things that determine which method of birth control a woman chooses to use. One of these factors is convenience. The NuvaRing is a very easy and highly Read More
Cervical caps are a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy, especially for women who risk side effects using birth control pills. The flexible plastic caps cover the Read More
Spermicides are placed into the vagina near the cervix before intercourse. This guide will explain how to use this form of contraception correctly. Read More
If you're looking for an alternative to the pill, you might be considering a contraceptive sponge. Here's a quick look at how to use them. Read More
There are many options available when it comes to effective birth control. Some women, however, cannot or choose not to use methods which contain hormones. The diaphragm is Read More
You may be considering using an IUD (intrauterine device) for birth control. It's true that these devices have several advantages over other forms of contraception, but Read More
Contraception coils, more commonly known as IUDs, are a popular contraception option. Many women enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that semi-permanent form of Read More
An intrauterine device (IUD) is inserted through the cervix to the uterus and once in place helps to prevent pregnancy. IUDs are more than 99% effective and eliminate the Read More
An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a birth control method that can be used by women. An IUD is a device placed into your uterus in order to prevent conception. It is one of Read More
An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small contraceptive device made of flexible plastic. IUDs offer years of worry-free birth control. The IUD works by preventing Read More
An IUD (Intrauterine Device) is one of the most effective forms of birth control in the world today. Many women choose the IUD method because it is more convenient to use Read More
Insertion of an IUD is a very reliable birth control solution that prevents the fertilization of an egg. The Mirena IUD is widely used with fewer side effects than a Read More
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