Birth control isn’t just for younger people looking to delay pregnancy. Women in perimenopause also need to think about how ...

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Dear Mayo Clinic: I am 44 and would like to discontinue taking birth control pills. Do I need to use another form of contraception if I want to avoid getting pregnant? At what point is it safe to ...

I’ve been on birth control the past two weeks, and being new to it, I’ve either missed a day or taken them hours late numerous times. I’ve had unprotected/no ...

PARENTS of four, soon-to-be five, Caty (23) and Larry (27) describe home life as "absolute chaos all the time" - and it's ...

Being a new mom means all your attention is on your baby. Birth control may not be on your priority list. Missing a pill or forgetting protection may happen due to sleepless nights and endless chores.

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is not safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of fetal harm and pregnancy loss, may determine whether you should take the ...

NovoSeven RT (coagulation factor VIIa, recombinant) may be unsafe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy or ...

Birth control pills are highly effective, but certain foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with their absorption or ...