Contraceptive pills have given women the liberty of choosing or taking control of their own reproductive choices. Often referred to as birth control pills, they are a popular and effective method ...

The Pill far surpassed other contraceptive methods, except abstinence, in effectiveness. All a woman had to do was remember to take it every day. Pill packages quickly evolved to remind women to ...

Diabetics who take oral contraceptives may note increased sugar levels. Some women who stop taking the Pill do not have a return of their fertility (menstrual cycles) for a year or longer.

One of the most popular birth control methods is the pill. From 2015-2017, 12.6% of US women using contraception were taking the pill compared to just 8.7% who used condoms. The pill is a type of ...

The "Plan B" morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control, also called emergency contraception, according to the Mayo Clinic, which said it can help prevent pregnancy after sexual ...