Typical use: Initiate use of a method, not necessarily for the 1st time. Percentage of couples who experience an accidental pregnancy during the 1st year if they do not stop use for any other reason.

Birth control or contraception is important for adults of all ages. However, choosing the right method of birth control is just as important for people over the age of 40. As women get older, their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not vibing with your birth-control method? That happens! Everyone is different when it comes to which birth control works for them. Sometimes it can take a few tries and doctor visits to land on the ...