Birth control Information and Birth control Medications

Birth control is the prevention of pregnancy and gives couples the ability to plan their lives and families.

There are many different contraceptive methods which have been proven effective in preventing pregnancy from occurring. More than one method may be used at the same time for added effectiveness or safety.

When making choices about contraception, there are a variety of different factors to be considered including convenience, effectiveness, cost and safety.

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America estimates that 85 per cent of women that use no birth control when having sexual intercourse become pregnant each year.

The information presented on RxNorth.com is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before making any changes in prescribed medications.