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  1. 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 …

  2. 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.

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Contraception and Birth Control | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …