BIRTH CONTROL
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Couples who engage in sexual activity must realize that doing so can bring about a pregnancy. There are natural alternatives to hormonal or barrier methods. Three natural methods are: The Billings Ovulation, The Symptothermal and the Rhythm Method.
By Laura Quintile | Published 7/21/2006 | Read more »
Side effects that can come with birth-control options.
By beebee | Published 10/17/2007 | Read more »
Don't fall for the old wives' tales about postpartum birth control--learn the facts and take your reproductive health into your own hands.
By Kelly Herdrich | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
If you have a new baby and would like to prevent a surprise pregnancy, here are some birth control options you should consider.
By Kathy Carr | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »
This is a article on the different types of birth control available for breast feeding mothers.
By Sarah Clower | Published 8/3/2008 | Read more »
This guide covers various methods of hormonal birth control, and discusses benefits and drawbacks of each method.
By Paul MaudDib | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
There are other forms of non-hormonal birth control beside the condom or abstinence.
By Jenne Joy | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
A look into the many different forms of hormonal birth control available through your heath provider or local Planned Parenthood.
By Jenne Joy | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
I wrote this for anyone who is looking for a new type of birth control.
By Sarah Clower | Published 7/30/2008 | Read more »
This new advance in male birth control may allow a woman to avoid hormones for contraception.
By M.S.Medina | Published 10/1/2007 | Read more »
For many women the use of birth control pills are not an option in preventing pregnancy due to side effects or simply forgetting to take a pill once daily. With the new birth control ring, NuvaRing, birth control is thought of once per month.
By Christine Cadena | Published 9/29/2006 | Read more »
Today's woman has many options when it comes to birth control. This handy guide offers an overview of what's available.
By Jean Marquit | Published 1/4/2006 | Read more »
It is a fact that so many more people need to be aware of. Chemical birth control can cause an abortion early in pregnancy, often before the mother even knows she's conceived.
By K Jolin | Published 2/23/2007 | Read more »
What is Femcon Fe? Femcon Fe is the new and improved birth control.
By Sue Ellen K. | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
Lybrel is a new birth control pill that is being approved by the FDA. It makes it almost impossible for a woman to conceive while taking it, and also takes away a woman's menstrual cycle.
By Matthew Schieltz | Published 6/1/2007 | Read more »
The NuvaRing is a type of birth control that is manufactured by Organon USA Inc. for women that was approved in the United States in the late fall of 2001 by the FDA. Is the Nuvaring a better birth control option than the others on the market?
By JaymeLee23 | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
After three-year battle, the FDA finally approves "morning-after" birth control pill for adult women 18 and older.
By Sean Kennedy | Published 9/7/2006 | Read more »
Now more than ever, there are a multidue of birth control methods from which to choose. Deciding which is right for you and your relationship/partner is the responsible choice. Read this article to learn more...
By Michelle L Devon (Michy) | Published 10/26/2006 | Read more »
New mothers should consider birth control options shortly after giving birth. Birth control options vary based on each new mother's history and needs.
By R. M. Dubuc | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
Description of the Plan B control pill.
By Lourdes Portela | Published 1/2/2007 | Read more »
Men shy away as this is a discussion on the birth control patch.
By Lucinda Watrous | Published 2/8/2008 | Read more »
Birth control doesn't protect from all STDs.
By Kayla McClure | Published 1/31/2008 | Read more »
Spraying & neutering common methods reduce unwanted dogs. Reversible canine contraceptives: Mibolerone (Cheque Drops), Ovaban (Megestrol Acetate) & laced birth control dog food offer advantages & health concern.
By travels | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Birth control is expensive and you don't have money. Do you skip it and chance pregnancy? Not this time. Find out where you can get cheap and free birth control.
By Ann Olson | Published 1/8/2008 | Read more »
In the 1930's, ads for Lysol promised that internal usage as feminine hygiene product would give women sexual fulfillment, birth control, happy marriages and well-adjusted children.
By Big Momma | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
Birth Control is a confusing yet profoundly important decision for women of childbearing years. For many years, the most reliable and convenient method has been the pill. There is however a product that gives women the power to make a more natural choice.
By AmyCH | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
Not long after I first met my fiancee, I began taking Depo Provera. Here is my experiences on this form of birth control.
By Stephanie A. Smith | Published 2/19/2008 | Read more »
Natural Family Planning (NFP), also known as Fertility Awareness, is a natural birth control method. Often used by Catholic families to allow for spacing of children, it is the only contraception sanctioned by the Catholic Church.
By Carly Hart | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
A look at the Depo-Provera injection birth control and the conclusion to my birth control series
By Lucinda Watrous | Published 2/12/2008 | Read more »
An overview of modern forms of natural birth control, their effectiveness, and some thoughts on their advantages and disadvantages.
By Molly Bridgestreet | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
The article details a decision made by a middle school to hand out birth control pills to students. The World Congress of Families, an organization that supports the "natural family" issued a statement that they are "aghast" at the action.
By Shari Schneider | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
This article discusses Essure, a permanent form of birth control. The article discusses the procedure and the benefits and risks involved.
By njnj | Published 9/7/2007 | Read more »
Depo-Provera is a very common birth control method. Learn more about the pros and cons of the birth control shot here.
By Jody Morse | Published 9/6/2007 | Read more »
As a mother of children who were all born using a different form of birth control, I can honestly attest to the fact that not all birth control methods are one-hundred percent effective, and essentially, none of them are.
By Lyn Lomasi | Published 8/28/2007 | Read more »
Being a woman can be difficult at times, especially when you have to worry about getting pregnant. Many woman choose to start taking a type of birth control. However, some may not know which kind to take since there are so many different choices.
By Michelle Dobbins | Published 3/4/2009 | Read more »
A middle school in Portland, Maine, has opted to start distributing birth control - as in the pill. Is this a good thing, or a bad thing? Has the whole playing field changed?
By Rick Young | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
To give or not to give birth control to teens isn't the only issue parents should be concerned about.
By Aida Ekberg | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
Advances in birth control seem to be behind the times. It is time that science comes up with more effective birth control options for women. Are the scientists on the right track?
By Angela Kimball | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
Why I support King Middle School's service of offering birth control.
By Avery Ryan | Published 10/21/2007 | Read more »
One of the most controversial church issues (and non-church issues, for that matter) is whether to teach abstinence or birth control to our youth. Many parents today are being safe and teaching both.
By cbb | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
My tragic story about the birth control known as an I.U.D. and how it affected my life
By Firefly | Published 5/12/2008 | Read more »
If you take birth control pills, you'll be interested in a new study looking at their association with breast cancer.
By Kristie Leong M.D. | Published 2/26/2009 | Read more »
The many methods and forms of birth control.
By Amy Patterson | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
General guide to different types of birth control, their benefits and disadvantages
By Rosannie Murillo | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
A visit to a female doctor instead of my usual male doctor proves to be enlightening in terms of how I was using my birth control.
By Dani Ellis | Published 11/7/2008 | Read more »
Yaz Birth Control is one of the more intense pills on the market, both in its benefits and its side effects. Does it all add up to a worthwhile product?
By Kristen Shuttleworth | Published 2/19/2009 | Read more »
This parenting article will offer advice on how to handle your teenage daughter's request for birth control.
By Lisa Riggs | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
For women looking for a permanent, less invasive form of permanent birth control, Essure might be just what the doctor ordered.
By Tammy G | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
Do you think that your teenage daughter may ask for birth control in the near future? Here are some tips on how to react.
By Jody Morse | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
Thinking about using the morning after pill as a birth control method? Read this before doing so.
By Rosa Hayes | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
The following article discusses the various types of birth control.
By Rachel S. | Published 9/18/2008 | Read more »
As the war in Iraq rages on, gas prices are at an all time high, the housing market crashes, the cost of living is skyrocketing and most Americans are suffering, our lame duck President has made it his personal crusade to infringe upon yet another American right.
By S Chandler | Published 7/23/2008 | Read more »
A discussion about who should not be taking birth control pills, patches or using rings.
By Lee Ann Mullen | Published 6/26/2008 | Read more »
You are sexually active, but you are not convinced that you are ready for motherhood? Is birth control on your shopping list?
By Gregory Todd | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
An interview with moms about birth control.
By Shanita Matta | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
Read this informative article and learn about 7 common methods of birth control that simply don't work!
By Kassidy Emmerson | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
The few side effects are worth it for the peace of mind that comes with a birth control method as effective as Implanon.
By Shanika | Published 9/11/2008 | Read more »
Implanon is a long-term, effective birth control method that requires little effort.
By Shanika | Published 9/9/2008 | Read more »
There are numerous types of birth control that women and men can use to prevent pregnancy but there maybe only one that is right for you.
By Shanita Matta | Published 8/21/2008 | Read more »
Many think that birth control is inherently "pro-choice" or "anti-life." But in fact, birth control offers some real hope of protecting life.
By Steven Wyble | Published 3/17/2008 | Read more »
Whether it's to prevent pregnancy, STDs or just to regulate your menstrual cycle, there are lots of methods and things to consider when choosing birth control.
By M. Stevenson | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
Although some major organizations would like to think that birth control is not a controversial issue, pregnant teens in my state might take issue with that.
By L. Lee Scott | Published 4/10/2007 | Read more »
Facts regarding the various forms of birth control available to women.
By Veronika Fevers | Published 4/6/2007 | Read more »
Is this what our future holds? Doctors at the University of Washington believe so, considering they've been doing research for over 25 years to develop a male birth control pill.
By Christina Martin | Published 1/10/2007 | Read more »
The politics behind the current birth control debate.
By Dawn Lee | Published 12/21/2006 | Read more »
If you are looking for a simple form of birth control that doesn't bother your body or mood, and you don't have to worry about for 10 years read this.
By Lovin Da Write Life | Published 4/30/2007 | Read more »
So, your new baby has finally arrived. The last thing (or perhaps the first thing!) brand-new moms want to think about are their birth control options. Either way, postpartum is the perfect time for it.
By Laura Ward | Published 1/12/2007 | Read more »
Within a year(a twelve month period), most couples have close to a ninety percent chance of a pregnancy if there is no birth control method used, granted that there isn't any infertility problems.
By Dee | Published 3/18/2007 | Read more »
Teens should learn all they can about birth control,to avoid an unplanned pregnancy
By Leanarda Snider | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
Women now more than ever are delaying having children and taking birth control. Here are different types of birth control, how they work, and possible risks while taking them.
By Dawn Fuller | Published 2/26/2007 | Read more »
Although there are many types of birth control, are you aware of the possible side effects of them? As with any drug, there are side effects with birth control
By Mary Ellen Burt | Published 2/13/2007 | Read more »
Planned Parenthood is launching what they call one of the most important birth control campaigns in their 90-year history.
By Terri Rimmer | Published 1/30/2007 | Read more »
While lower doses of hormones in Birth Control Pills may be safer for the woman taking them, they are sometimes half as effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy.
By Katherine M. | Published 2/1/2007 | Read more »
The issue regarding birth control that concerns me the most is its being prescribed to adolescent and teenaged girls in order to regulate their periods, as though having an irregular period is abnormal in some way.
By J Gorman | Published 12/12/2006 | Read more »
Birth control methods are a growing phenomenon among the medical community. From condoms to rings, birth control has taken on many shapes and sizes over recent decades.
By Christine Cadena | Published 10/23/2006 | Read more »
The national trend of restricting women's access to birth control pills
By Alissa Madson | Published 6/13/2007 | Read more »
Finding the birth control contraception that is right for you can be confusing. New methods are being developed all the time. There are several ways of preventing pregnancy and you should consult your doctor when choosing the appropriate birth control method.
By Tracie | Published 6/14/2007 | Read more »
I have been debating about taking birth control pills. I decided to help my decision I would do some research on the birth control pill and weigh both the advantages and disadvantage of the pill.
By Jaleh | Published 7/1/2007 | Read more »
Lybel the first birth control pill designed to stop periods has been approved by the FDA. It is expected to go on sell in the United States in July.
By Celeste Parker | Published 7/10/2007 | Read more »
If you are anything like me, then your b.c. (birth control) knowledge is pretty limited. Yeah, we are all pretty familiar with condoms and the pill but there are now a host of other options out there for women to choose from.
By Princess | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
A breakdown of birth control methods and their cost, availability and effectiveness.
By Lee Ann Mullen | Published 6/8/2007 | Read more »
Birth control has come a long way. With so many different available birth control methods, how do you know if they are all safe anymore?
By Jody Morse | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
After being on the pill for a year and a half, I was ready to find an alternative. I discovered Fertility Awareness Method, a natural method of birth control. 37 cycles later, I feel that switching to FAM has done wonders for my life.
By Allison Korn | Published 5/15/2007 | Read more »
Believing birth control myths can cause surprise or unwanted pregnancies.
By SkyeDanzer | Published 6/14/2007 | Read more »
Here are a few methods of birth control especially for men.
By mike mcgee | Published 6/21/2006 | Read more »
With the various different options for birth control, it is often difficult to decide which method is best for you. The Intrauterine Device, otherwise known as IUD, is a fairly simple form of birth control you that may wish to try.
By Jennifer Foote | Published 11/23/2005 | Read more »
There are many commonly held misconceptions held about what does and doesn't cause pregnancy. It's important to debunk common misconceptions to help woman know how to protect themselves from unwanted pregancies and STDS.
By Kay L. Schlagel | Published 7/27/2005 | Read more »
How many options are out there? What does and doesn't work for protection?
By Laura Hickey | Published 5/24/2005 | Read more »
Not ready to start a family of your own yet? Here are few sugguestions to help decreases you chances of reproducing.
By mike mcgee | Published 6/5/2006 | Read more »
A few years ago, I developed a pulmonary embolism (blood clot between my heart and lung) as a result of taking birth control pills. I was 22 years old, an active dancer, and a non-smoker. The pills can be more dangerous than you think.
By Sarah Maccarelli | Published 5/10/2006 | Read more »
For decades, birth control has been at the forefront of women's health. Understanding the implications of the new Loestrin 24 FE will supply women with the right option in contraception while shortening menstrual cycles.
By Christine Cadena | Published 9/28/2006 | Read more »
My weight loss journey and the use of birth control pills...do they make you gain???
By Amy Gayle | Published 5/13/2007 | Read more »
Here is what every woman should know about her birth control and mental health.
By Lauren Vork | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
There are many pros and cons to the female condom. You might really consider it if you're allergic to latex, or you have trouble getting your partner to use birth control or STD protection.
By Colleen Fischer | Published 6/6/2005 | Read more »
My personal experience using the ParaGard IUD birth control. With no hormones and no pills to remember, this is the best form of birth control I have used.
By Sarra Barton | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
The Catholic Church has released a new report that once again forbids birth control, in vitro, and any science-assisted method to create a baby.
By Julia Bodeeb | Published 12/13/2008 | Read more »
Women on welfare should be required by law to take birth control regularly for the sake of America's economic and domestic future.
By Nicholas Dutoit | Published 1/4/2009 | Read more »
Depo Provera is a beneficial birth control that needs only to be taken four times each year. It diminishes your period and can help decrease the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers.
By Trisha Bartle | Published 2/14/2007 | Read more »
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