Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, a gynecologist and assistant professor of OBGYN at NYU Langone, explains which form of birth control is most effective and why the most popular one doesn't come close.

The new approach delivers the contraceptive hormonal medication levonorgestrel via what the researchers call “Self-assembling ...

Most birth control pills are "combination pills" containing a mix ... depends on whether you take your birth control pills every day. The Pill is an effective form of birth control, but even missing 1 ...

Most birth control pills are combination pills ... who use the Pill to prevent pregnancy will have an accidental pregnancy. The Pill is an effective form of birth control, but even missing 1 day ...

What is the birth control implant? The birth control implant (AKA Nexplanon) is a tiny, thin rod about the size of a matchstick. The implant releases hormones into your body that prevent you from ...

Once a nurse or doctor inserts the birth control implant into your arm, it’s almost mistake-proof, making the birth control implant one of the safest, most effective ... use some other form of birth ...

It's 78% effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy. Although most forms of birth control are highly effective when used correctly, they all have some risk for unplanned pregnancy. Using the pull ...

Both copper and hormonal IUDs are more effective at preventing pregnancies than other forms of birth control besides sterilization. Overall, IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.