
Contraception - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 28, 2025 · Family planning allows people to attain their desired number of children, if any, and to determine the spacing of their pregnancies. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods and …
Birth control methods - Office on Women's Health
Oct 24, 2025 · Birth control (contraception) is any method, medicine, or device used to prevent pregnancy. Women can choose from many different types of birth control.
Family planning/contraception methods
Jul 3, 2025 · Fact sheet on family planning providing key facts and information on benefits of family planning, who provides family planning, contraceptive use, unmet need, contraceptive methods and …
What are the different types of contraception? - NICHD
Feb 17, 2016 · There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, …
Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...
Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Modern methods of contraception include oral …
Contraception and Birth Control - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
Sep 12, 2016 · Contraception allows for the prevention of pregnancy and for planning the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Modern methods of contraception …
About Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
Contraception is the prevention of pregnancy. Contraception, or birth control, also allows couples to plan the timing of pregnancy. Some methods can also protect against infections. Choosing a particular …
Contraception. Evidence brief
Nov 12, 2019 · Overview Contraception enables people to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health. Promotion of family planning – and ensuring access to preferred …
Planificación familiar/métodos anticonceptivos
La planificación familiar permite a las personas tener el número de hijos que desean y determinar el intervalo entre embarazos. Se logra mediante la aplicación de métodos anticonceptivos y el …
Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use
Feb 3, 2015 · Overview *** Sixth edition available: Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use, 6th ed. (2025) *** This document is part of the process for improving the quality of care in family …