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The use of long-acting birth control methods such as intrauterine devices or contraceptive implants jumped five-fold between 2002 and 2011

CDC: Use of Long-Acting Birth Control on Rise in U.S.

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IUDs and implants among the safest, most effective forms of contraception
Cutaneous and subdermal hormonal contraceptives do not induce endothelial activation after four months of use

Contraceptive Patch, Implant Not Tied to Endothelial Activation

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Not found to induce endothelial activation after four months of use
The contraceptive implant and the 52-mg hormonal intrauterine device seem to be effective beyond the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved duration

Implant, Hormonal IUD Effective Beyond FDA-Approved Duration

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Etonogestrel implant, levonorgestrel IUD effective beyond three and five years, respectively
Researchers say giving birth control information to women visiting dermatology clinics can help promote the safe use of isotretinoin. The study was published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Dermatology.

Contraception Info Given With Isotretinoin Rx Ups Safe Use

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Effective birth control key in using the medication
If more women had access to modern birth control methods and used them correctly

Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy

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Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
The risk for developing a glioma appears to go up with long-term use of hormonal contraceptives

Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Higher Risk of Glioma

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But odds of any one user getting the tumor remain extremely small, experts stress