Background: More than 30% of the pregnancies in women aged 35 and over are unintended. This paper compares perceptions about contraceptive methods and use among women with and without an unintended ...

The world of emergency contraception extends far beyond the familiar Plan B option that many people immediately think of when considering pregnancy prevention after unprotected sex. While Plan B ...

One of the most common barriers to using effective family planning methods is the belief that hormonal contraceptives and contraceptive devices have adverse effects on future fertility. Recent ...

Barrier and hormonal contraception methods only temporarily prevent pregnancy. Once a person stops using these methods, the body’s natural fertility will typically resume. Sterilization methods, such ...

If youre worried about unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex, you can safely use existing birth control pills as emergency contraception (EC) right away, reproductive health experts say. In ...

The policy statement also discusses the need for clinicians to become familiar with consent laws in their jurisdiction. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued updated guidance on ...

While you may hope you never need it, it’s important to know about backup birth control-- what your choices are, which type works best, and when to use it. Even the most careful couples can make a ...

As more and more women become concerned about the side effects of the contraceptive pill, natural methods of cycle tracking have become more popular. Some even claim that cycle tracking and fertility ...

Artificial contraception is another name for birth control. It’s intentionally using something — a barrier, device, drug, or another technique — to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy. “The idea ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing more contraception ...

Elizabeth Nethery receives funding from Health Research BC. Amanda Black has received research funding from CIHR. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists ...