The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

BMJ study finds non-oral combined contraceptives to carry the highest risk, but doctors advise women against stopping birth ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack an ...

A recent study found that vaginal rings and even skin patches had used the same combination of hormones that pose similar ...

If you take birth control understanding withdrawal bleeding is essential It may seem alarming but its usually nothing to ...

Birth control has been a great tool for planning and helping people figure out their family goals. But like many other ...

A new study uncovers a troubling link between birth control pills and mental health, suggesting synthetic estrogen may heighten anxiety.

"If it weren't dismissed as 'just period pain' and women being dramatic, people would realize how terrible it is," Dr. Irene Woo said.

Combination birth control pills, or the pill for short, are oral contraceptives that prevent pregnancy. If you’re considering your birth control options, the pill is one of the most common and ...

The vaginal ring is a form of birth control that's been available in the U.S. since 2001. The ring is inserted into the ...

Changes in hormonal birth control and advances in combination forms of the pill have addressed this issue. The first birth control pill, developed in the 1950s, contained 150 micrograms (mcg ...