Diethylstilbestrol
A synthetic or manmade form of estrogen is diethylstilbestrol or DES which was used in millions of women between the years 1938 and 1971 in the United States to prevent premature...
Emergency Contraception
Unpredictable periods, forgotten dose of an oral contraceptive, or tearing or slippage of a condom can cause anxiety in a couple. Pregnancy is a potential outcome of any of these...
Injectable Contraceptive
It is an unfortunate fact that many women in poorly developed countries die due to problems related to pregnancy and child birth. Planning your pregnancy and using a suitable...
Intrauterine Device (IUD)
Planning ahead about your family, deciding when to have children and the number of children you want are things that comes under family planning. If you decide to postpone your...
Natural Family Planning
The title of the article is itself so clear that by this time you might have got an idea that this article deals with some kind of birth control method. But I can guess that you...
Progestin-Only Contraceptives
Parenthood is a great responsibility. No matter how much your kids test your patience, at the end of the day they make you happy. But in today’s world voluntary control of...
Family Planning
You are a mother of the 21st century, with a lovely family – a caring husband and doting children. Taking care of your family and making sure they are in the best of health are your...
Birth Control: How to Use Your Diaphragm or Cervical Cap
It is woman’s pride to bear children. But it is the intelligence in her that decides when to bear a child and how many. Contraception methods...
