The best birth control is the method you’re most likely to use. Here are some other things to consider as you decide. You’ve got lots of birth control options. Here’s how to get them ...

But if you're on a birth control method like an IUD or implant, then it's not necessary. This is because IUDs and implants are more than 99% effective on their own. Whether they're having casual ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an extremely effective method of birth control. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus. It must be prescribed by a doctor, who will place ...

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