Considering the concerns that birth control access will become more restricted in the future, BLL Senior Writer and Editor ...

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, ...

Deciding on a birth control method is a big ... A contraceptive implant is a small, flexible rod placed under the skin of your upper arm. It releases hormones that prevent pregnancy for up to ...

Allergic reactions to birth control are rare ... itchy lesions on your arm that continue to worsen until the implant is removed. Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are generally safe, but ...

Many effective birth control methods are safe to ... A doctor will insert the implant under the skin on your upper arm. You can have the implant placed immediately after delivery.