Birth Control Options & Effectiveness

The method of birth control varies from person to person, and their preferences to either become pregnant or not.

Friday, October 14, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Birth Control Options, Types, Side Effects (Weight Gain), Effectiveness Birth control is available in a variety of methods and types. The method of birth control varies from person to person, and their preferences to either become pregnant or not. Examples of...  News Breast Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline in U.S. The racial gap for breast cancer deaths is closing, particularly among younger women, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. Breast cancer death rates are down overall for both white and black... Read more ... Fitbit, Other Heart Rate Wristbands Often Inaccurate: Study Watch-like wristbands that monitor heart rate may not offer true readings during exercise, a small study finds. Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic's Heart and Vascular Institute tested four different... Read more ... Health Tip: Use a Workplace Gym If your workplace offers a gym, take advantage of this great way to get active. Here are suggestions from the American Council on Exercise: Read more ... Anger, Heavy Exertion: Fast Track to a Heart Attack? Intense anger or heavy physical exertion may be triggers for a first heart attack in some people, new research suggests. In the study of more than 12,000... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home