Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

Birth control pills are drugs that can stop ovulation and thicken the cervical mucus to prevent pregnany. Some may be suitable for people with health conditions, but they may also cause side effects ...

Hormonal birth control is a treatment option for endometriosis. It may relieve pain and reduce the growth of lesions. Options include either estrogen and progesterone combined or progesterone only.