Article updated and reviewed by Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania on May 10, 2005.
Contraception is the use of artificial or natural means to prevent conception, or
There are various contraceptive methods available today. The most common artificial methods are male/
Emergency contraception (ECP) is sometimes called "morning after pill." It should not be used as a substitute for regular birth control,... Read more »
Full Question: I have been on oral contraceptives for over 15 years with problems starting the past two years. I get a migraine when... Read more »
While no medication or treatment is without risks, the first and most important thing to know about emergency contraception is that all the... Read more »
Gene mutations that cause infertility in men could point the way to a male birth control pill, American and Iranian researchers say. Read more »
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Emergency contraception is a method to prevent pregnancy in women who have had unprotected sex, or for whom a barrier method has failed (slipped... Read more »
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Vasectomy SurgeryVasectomy is a minor operation that takes about 15 - 30 minutes and is usually performed with local anesthesia in a doctor's office... Read more »
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Injected ContraceptivesInjected contraceptives are given once every 3 months. Most injectables are progestin-only. In the United States,... Read more »