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THE PILL  

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.

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.

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.

Description of the Plan B control pill.

Depo-Provera is a very common birth control method. Learn more about the pros and cons of the birth control shot here.

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.

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.

Men shy away as this is a discussion on the birth control patch.

I have recently viewed a news story covering a new male contraceptive pill. It is a revolutionary pill that stops the production of sperm into the blood stream. Men could either take one pill daily or have one a few hours before sexual intercourse.

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.

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.

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.

Choosing the method to treat your acne can be a difficult decision, especially when the side effects of what you are taking are far worse than your condition. Look into information regarding side effects of the Pill before you make a decision.

Thinking about using the morning after pill as a birth control method? Read this before doing so.

A recent large-scale study reinforces previous evidence that taking the birth control pill can equate to lower cancer risk for women. However, the benefit varies by length of usage and type of cancer, with a lower risk of ovarian cancer and higher risk of breast cancer.

This is an article based on many articles about a new study published and researched by researchers at the University of Oxford.

The Pill has been the nickname for the birth control contraceptive pill that women take. It is used to keep the woman from becoming pregnant. Now there is a new pill being study that men can take that can keep them from ejaculating.

This article talks about one of the alternatives of the Pill: Depo Provera. It discussed that author's experience with Depo Provera

My girl is 13. She now has a boyfriend, which by the way just 3 months ago she was not interested in having a boyfriend. Now she is obsessed with this boy. Do I or do I not put my 13 year old daughter on the pill.

In my discussions with other women, I have found a distressing lack of knowledge as to how the pill, and all other chemical birth control, works.

Using the film The Pill, an exploit about the birth of birth control, as a jumping off point, this essay delves into the concepts of "doing gender" and male/female stereotypes.

For many teenagers, the use of the Pill as a form of contraception is quite common. However, when addressing issues of compliance, many teens find they are more compliant when offered other options

Birth control is widely used and accepted as a preventive way against pregnancy. We know it has benefits, but what you may not know are the serious drawbacks.

An explanation as to why preteens and birth control don't mix. But please remember that this is my opinion on the subject. Thanx!!

This new contraceptive has been turning heads right and left and has gained controversial status. However, what cannot be denied are the facts and the need to prevent unplanned pregnancies. So how does Plan B work? What can it do for you?

Read about the advantages and disadvantages of a popular form of birth control.

How the "morning after" pill works, side effects, who should not take it, why the FDA refused it, what happened next, when we can expect an answer, where it can be purchased and where it can't.

The Depo Provera injection offers many advantages to women who wish to use this form of birth control. But there are also some physicals to look out for after you receive this injection

Showcases the differences between RU486 and Plan B.

Women have been taking some form of birth control for ages, before condoms it was herbs and natural remedies, after condoms The Pill. Now women have yet another choice to make birth control easier.

This is an overview and my opinion of Plan B, the emergency contraception known as the Morning-After Pill.

Emergency contraception or otherwise known as "Morning after pill" is a birth control procedure taken after having an unprotected sex.

As many obese Americans struggle with various health complications, cardiovascular health is at the forefront of healthcare initiatives. This is an overview of DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis, common among obese adults.

Men need to realize that the old rules don't apply any more . . . single men are a highly valued commodity and shouldn't put up with the dating BS to get what they want!

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?

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.

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?

This is a article on the different types of birth control available for breast feeding mothers.

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.

What is Femcon Fe? Femcon Fe is the new and improved birth control.

I wrote this for anyone who is looking for a new type of birth control.

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.

If you have a new baby and would like to prevent a surprise pregnancy, here are some birth control options you should consider.

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.

An overview of modern forms of natural birth control, their effectiveness, and some thoughts on their advantages and disadvantages.

Facts regarding the various forms of birth control available to women.

This article discusses Essure, a permanent form of birth control. The article discusses the procedure and the benefits and risks involved.

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.

Male Birth Control? What in the world is this Nation coming to. I heard about this today on CNN, and that is something.

My weight loss journey and the use of birth control pills...do they make you gain???

Today's woman has many options when it comes to birth control. This handy guide offers an overview of what's available.

The history of birth control pills took another interesting turn when new research shows the pill changing how women perceive male odor

The History of Birth Control, mainly focusing on the conflict between Anthony Comstock and Margaret Sanger.

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.

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.

The few side effects are worth it for the peace of mind that comes with a birth control method as effective as Implanon.

A look at the Depo-Provera injection birth control and the conclusion to my birth control series

Many think that birth control is inherently "pro-choice" or "anti-life." But in fact, birth control offers some real hope of protecting life.

An interview with moms about birth control.

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.

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.

Why I support King Middle School's service of offering birth control.

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.

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...

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.

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.

A breakdown of birth control methods and their cost, availability and effectiveness.

The national trend of restricting women's access to birth control pills

Side effects that can come with birth-control options.

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.

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

Teens should learn all they can about birth control,to avoid an unplanned pregnancy

After three-year battle, the FDA finally approves "morning-after" birth control pill for adult women 18 and older.

Wouldn't it be great if men held the responsibility and they were the ones saying, "I'm on the pill?" This could be possible with the 'male pill' that is being researched around the world today.

When experiencing complications with migraine headache pain, ask your physician about the potential implication of your birth control pills.

Do you have the right birth control pill here is some information to know

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.

This article talks about the pill and the belief that it will cause weight gain.

The following article discusses the various types of birth control.

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.

This article is a response to Chewable Birth Control Pills?, by Jon Grilz. If a woman forgets to take her birth control pill now, she's also going to forget if her contraceptive becomes chewable. This is hardly a revelation.

Implanon is a long-term, effective birth control method that requires little effort.

A discussion about who should not be taking birth control pills, patches or using rings.

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.

Read this informative article and learn about 7 common methods of birth control that simply don't work!

There is a new birth control pill on the market called Yaz and is very effective as a birth control method and relieving PMDD symptoms.

The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely recently won FDA approval. The form on birth control, called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug Administration approval for continuous use.

The Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo arguing that new SCHIP legislation increases access to birth control for minors.

This is a review of the birth control shot called Depo Provera. It includes pros, cons and personal experiences.

Review of Microgestin and birth control in general. How it helps me and many other women lead normal, pain-free lives.

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?

Many women dream of not having a period anymore. Now it's possible with a new birth control called Lybrel. What are the risks for women who go without having a period?

Believing birth control myths can cause surprise or unwanted pregnancies.

Compliance in one of its most controversial topics...womens birthcontrol.

Not ready to start a family of your own yet? Here are few sugguestions to help decreases you chances of reproducing.

How many options are out there? What does and doesn't work for protection?

Men may want to shy away from this one, too much woman talk!