It's only been a couple of years since the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills available without a prescription. A new study published today in JAMA Network Open shows this ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

Birth control pills, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but people in larger bodies may have different experiences with birth control than those in ...

Abortion rights advocates participating in a protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on June 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court’s ...

The effects of hormonal birth control on breast cancer risk have been studied for decades. Many studies over the years have shown that hormone-containing birth control options, specifically estrogen ...

For many women, the transition into perimenopause can be a confusing and often frustrating time. Hormonal shifts trigger symptoms ranging from irregular cycles to hot flashes, mood changes, sleep ...

Using birth control may increase the risk of developing hypothyroidism. However, some evidence contradicts these findings. The effect may relate to the type of hormone the birth control contains — ...

A birth control ring is a small and flexible ring a person inserts into their vagina. The ring releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. The birth control ring is a type of hormonal contraception.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More and more teenage girls in developing countries are using various birth control methods, but they are less consistent with it and have higher rates of unplanned ...