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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Birth control, which allows women to prevent pregnancy, has always been controversial in the US. Recent dust-ups relate to a court decision allowing people of all ages to buy emergency contraception without a prescription, but the upshot isn't yet clear. Politics aside, there's a lot of important information and evolving science about pregnancy prevention that can get lost in the debates. Get the basics here, and keep up with the latest news via the About Contraception Facebook page and @Dawn_Stacey. What Obamacare Means For Your Birth Control Many women will qualify for free birth control under the Affordable Care Act. Maximize Your ACA Benefit What is Emergency Contraception? The Most Common Birth Control Myths Search Related Topics:  contraception  the affordable care act  saving money on healthcare Is It Working? How to know if the method of birth control you are using is effective. Preventing Birth Control Failure The Link Between Body Weight + Birth Control Failure IBD and Family Planning Search Related Topics:  faqs  contraceptive failure  birth control questions The Talk The birth control method you choose should be right for you--and right for your relationship. How to Talk to Your Partner about Birth Control How to Measure Penis Size Sex Addiction and Contraception Search Related Topics:  discussing contraception  birth control methods  contraceptive failure Other Pill Perks Easing menstrual pain, regulating cycles and reducing disease risk are a few of the secondary benefits that some women experience on the Pill. Noncontraceptive Benefits of Birth Control Hormonal Contraception and Endometriosis Pain The Pill + Menstrual Migraines Search Related Topics:  the pill  non-contraceptive health advantages  birth control research Related Searches Birth Control Womens Health Clinic Contraception Female Health Care Womens Healthcare Featured Articles Talking to Your Teen About Contraception What is "Natural" Family Planning? Latest Substance Abuse Headlines 6 Reasons For Condom Failure (Video) Am I Pregnant? Early Signs of Pregnancy Real Stories "How Rehab Saved My Life"   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement