Dr Toni Hazell discusses some difficult scenarios when prescribing contraception, starting with the woman who has obesity ...

Researchers sought to determine whether contemporary hormonal contraception methods are associated with risk of developing VTE.

Long-acting reversible methods of contraception (LARC) are 20-fold more effective than oral contraceptive pills, patch and ring, and have higher satisfaction and continuation than non-LARC methods.

but that better use of contraception in general and "major public health efforts" to increase education about birth control and the options available could be key. Read more: Going beyond the pill ...

The list includes: copper IUD diaphragm condoms Long-acting reversible contraception (known as LARC) can be beneficial for people who are worried they’ll forget to take a pill or apply a patch.

Birth control options that are more effective include the pill, patch, implants, and IUDs. Plan B is a type of emergency contraception that delays or prevents ovulation. It can decrease your ...

Hobbs' executive order does not say anything about whether state employees will be able to get the patch or the ring for free and doesn't mention Plan B, either. Plan B is emergency contraception ...