While the classification was made over a decade ago, viral posts on social media have claimed that the birth control pill has ...

A new study found those who took hormonal birth control had had a 20 percent increased risk of breast cancer. Here's what you should know. Of the 1.8 million Danish women under age 50 followed for ...

If you want to avoid an unintended pregnancy, taking birth control is usually a no-brainer. But what if that same -3a38-a15b-97771f5dfdf2"> birth control </a> upped your risk of breast cancer?

The vaginal ring increased ischemic stroke risk 2.4-fold and heart attack risk 3.8-fold, while the patch raised stroke risk 3.4-fold. Progestin-only products, including the “mini pill” and ...

Many women with serious underlying medical conditions like heart disease need birth control that won't make their conditions ...

According to the research team, an estimated 250 million women worldwide are thought to use some form of hormonal contraception. Prior research has linked this form of birth control to heightened ...

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. While the vaginal ring and the patch had the highest ...

The conversation around birth control has long focused on its benefits: preventing unwanted pregnancies, regulating menstrual cycles, and even treating hormonal disorders. But a new study suggests ...

Low-income Californians would have an easier time purchasing hormonal birth control pills at their local pharmacy under a new bill. The bill, which was recently introduced to the California State ...

According to the research team, an estimated 250 million women worldwide are thought to use some form of hormonal contraception. Prior research has linked this form of birth control to heightened ...