There are many different kinds of birth control and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner.

OHSU researchers found that many of those who access the pill over the counter had previously used no contraceptive method at ...

The fertility awareness method may be effective as birth control if people use it correctly and follow instructions carefully. Learn more here.

When taking certain forms of hormonal birth control, your period should start in about 3 weeks. Other methods may cause more or less frequent menstruation.