Post–birth control syndrome, or PBCS, affects an estimated 1 in 5 women. It covers what happens when someone goes off ...

Hormonal contraceptives, particularly combined oral contraceptives (OCs), are widely used by women for birth control and other health benefits. However, their effects on cognitive function and ...

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

Many women worry hormonal contraceptives have dangerous side-effects including increased cancer risk. But this perception is often out of proportion with the actual risks. So, what does the ...

There are various forms of contraception, including patches, pills, and vaginal rings, which work wonders to prevent ...

While contraception may be the last thing on your mind after giving birth, it is vital unless you want to get pregnant again!

Birth control has revolutionized people’s ability to take charge of their health, pursue their dreams, and decide if and when ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer adds Michigan to the majority of states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.

Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

There was a decline in the number of women reporting they had no history of a prior abortion, from 62% in 2018 to 59% in 2023, the study says. Reported use of the fertility awareness methods increased ...

There has been a “significant increase” in the proportion of women seeking abortions who are using natural methods to prevent pregnancy rather than hormonal contraceptives, a study has suggested.