A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

From texture changes to surprising growth patterns, learn what medical experts never tell you about contraceptives.

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the ...

A new study has called the attention of doctors before prescribing hormonal contraceptives, normally used for birth control ...

Quitting birth control comes with unexpected changes. Many experience hormonal shifts, yet medical recognition remains limited.

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

The study revealed that there was a greater risk of both heart attack and stroke linked to most forms of hormonal ...

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

This study showed venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk variation across hormonal contraceptives with highest rates for combined pills ...

The study revealed the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms from various types of synthetic hormones, providing important information going beyond just progesterone-only or combined.

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 ...

Some hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.