According to Susan Tew, spokeswoman for the Alan Guttmacher Institute, which tracks the effectiveness of birth control methods, the sponge's failure rate hovers around 20 percent largely because ...

The sponge is less effective than hormonal methods of birth control and is similar in effectiveness to other barrier methods. However, unlike other barrier methods, such as diaphragms and condoms ...

Researchers find that despite the enactment of 12-month contraceptive supply policies in 19 U.S. states, most patients do not receive a long-term prescription.

The effectiveness of your contraception is dependant on the type you use and whether you use it correctly. The NHS advises that you follow the instructions and use your contraception carefully for ...

Then, you can insert the diaphragm into your vagina. This method is 88% effective with typical use. The sponge: The birth control sponge is a small round sponge-like device that is infused with ...

The etonogestrel-releasing subdermal (ENG) implant is the most effective reversible method of contraception; with a failure rate of 0.05%, its effectiveness rivals tubal sterilization. The implant ...

Nov. 8, 2023 — Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away within two ...

The combined contraceptive pill is the most popular method of birth control in the UK, and with good reason: it’s 99% effective when used as directed. But there are some unexpected factors that ...

With so much information online and an overwhelming number of contraceptive options available, choosing the right method can ...

This World Contraception Day 2024, take charge of your body, mind, and soul. Embrace safe sex by using female condoms as an ...

Several anti-HIV drugs interfere with how hormonal contraceptives work, and contraceptives may not be as effective as usual. If there are drug interactions, you can be supported to change your HIV ...