Can you get pregnant while using birth control? The short answer is yes. And it happens quite often. Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. And for almost half of those ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many different birth control options out there and what works for one person may not be ideal for the next. (Getty ...

The Right to Contraception Act — approved by the U.S. House and awaiting the attention of the Senate — would be a good start toward reducing the nearly 40 percent of pregnancies each year in the ...

When I got pregnant with my first child, it was a total surprise. I wasn’t on birth control. I was in college and not married. My parents were supportive, but I could tell they were disappointed: My ...

In the US, nearly half of pregnancies happen by accident. Many occur because couples aren't using contraception. However, nearly 50% of unintended pregnancies occur because the birth control failed or ...

When it comes to birth control, there are many effective ways to avoid a pregnancy. According to experts, while the most effective way is abstinence, it is not always possible. There are many ...

For women who have infrequent sex and do not want to be on long-term birth control, there are very few options for on-demand contraception. However, a recent study has shown that a new combination ...

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Follow along with Yahoo's coverage. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, leaving states to decide whether or not to allow abortion within their borders, ...

Birth control effectiveness varies by method, with implants, IUDs, and sterilization preventing pregnancy over 99% of the time. Pills, patches, and condoms are also reliable but depend more on correct ...