Articles of category "Natural family planning"

There are many different types of birth control options available in the US today and the number grows every year. Most of us have heard of the pill, the patch and the shot, but are there other options? In fact, there are many other options including the new birth control ring, IUDs and natural family planning. If you're considering trying a new method of birth control, be sure to educate yourself on the effectiveness and side effects before making any final decisions.

What is natural birth control? Natural birth control can be one of any techniques that does not involve any type of medication or mechanism to prevent pregnancy. Birth control medication and latex condoms, for instance, are not examples of natural birth control methods. So what exactly are some of the most common birth control methods, and how reliable are they? Read on!