Norplant, a form of birth control, was taken off the market in the United States in 2002. Norplant, still available in many parts of the world, prevents pregnancy by slow release of synthetic progesterone under the skin. Six small matchstick...
Birth control is a way to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types of birth control and the effectiveness of the various birth control methods differs. The effectiveness increases when two or more methods are combined.
In 1965, the U.S. Supreme Court decision Griswold v. Connecticut legalized birth control in all states, but contraception itself is at least as old as Aristotle. The fourth-century Greek philosopher proposed using natural chemicals such as cedar...
Choosing the right birth control for your family planning needs is very important. Everyone should be in control of when they have a baby, and birth control can give you that option. While every method has its own effectiveness at preventing a...
According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Center For Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. Sexually active couples need to discuss ways to prevent unwanted...
