Birth control, or contraception, is a device, medication, or procedure that helps prevent pregnancy. Types include barrier methods, hormonal birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and ...

Birth control isn’t just for younger people looking to delay pregnancy. Women in perimenopause also need to think about how ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: I am 44 and would like to discontinue taking birth control pills. Do I need to use another form of contraception if I want to avoid getting pregnant? At what point is it safe to ...

This method is only effective for people who have regular menstrual cycles. If your cycle is irregular, this approach will not work for you. If you’re looking for a way to avoid pregnancy without ...