Some people may experience a change in breast size as a temporary side effect when taking birth control pills. It can take several months for breasts to return to their regular size. Although ...

Historically, Black women have faced racial discrimination at the hands of reproductive healthcare providers, leading to an ongoing mistrust of the doctors they depend on for their birth control ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian ...

Birth control pills may be a good option if you have PMDD symptoms and need contraception. They also carry some benefits over other treatments for PMDD. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD ...

It's common to wonder how long you can be on birth control. Whether you choose a vaginal ring, patch, intrauterine device (IUD), implant, injection, or birth control pills, you might want to know ...

HARTFORD, Connecticut (WABC) — Connecticut is expanding access to birth control. A new vending machine at the University of Connecticut dispenses emergency contraception. The university is ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday enabling Michigan pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives. House Bill 5436 signed by Whitmer will allow pharmacists to issue prescriptions ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the estrogen-progestin pill — known colloquially as the birth control pill — to twice ...

Real talk: There’s no such thing as a birth control method that’s perfect for everyone. You need to find the one that fits into your life. There are lots of things to think about — like convenience, ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to prescribe hormonal birth control. House Bill 5436 gives Michigan ...