
Birth control
Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of methods, devices, or medications to prevent pregnancy. Birth control has been used by women and couples for thousands of years, but it has become more widespread and accessible in recent decades. Today, there are a wide range of birth control options available, ranging from barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms, to hormonal methods such as birth control pills and injections, to more permanent methods such as sterilization.