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Extreme heat and cold can damage some forms of contraceptives, though the damage might not always be obvious.Dimitri Otis/Getty Images Extreme heat can make some forms of contraception less effective.

Share on Pinterest Two lots of the birth control pill Tydemy have been recalled due to a decreased amount of ascorbic acid. Getty Images The prescription oral contraceptive, Tydemy, may be less ...

Medically reviewed by Khadeja Haye, MD Key Takeaways Birth control pills can take up to a week to start working if not taken ...

Nothing’s scarier than a pregnancy scare — that is, if that’s not what you want in this stage of life. If you’re currently ...

Birth control with fewer side effects could be a possibility in the future, as a study published Thursday found that ovulation can still be effectively prevented when the dosage of hormones in birth ...

Every morning for a year and a half, Logan Whitehead, 24, rubbed a clear gel on his shoulders, waited for it to dry, then went about his day as usual. “It was basically like a hand sanitizer solution, ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

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