Getting your period twice a month? It could be due to hormonal imbalances, stress, or health issues like PCOS or thyroid ...

Brenda, a first-time mother, made her family planning choice based on hearsay, overlooking crucial details about how contraception works. This decision led to prolonged difficulties conceiving after ...

Increased risk seen with use of combined pill, progestin-only pills, combined vaginal ring, patch, and progestin-only implant ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according ...

There are many reasons, but the most important is reduced reimbursement for prescription drugs. Most community pharmacies ...

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

The University of Connecticut (UConn) has placed a vending machine full of the emergency contraceptive Plan B on campus as ...

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

Ongoing research is critical to identify potential risks of new formulations, write Amani Meaidi and Harman Yonis Hormonal contraception has been a fundamental aspect of reproductive health for ...

She is part of a study exploring a holistic approach to managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS occurs when a woman’s ...

A study analyzing Denmark's nationwide records found that women using hormonal contraception had a higher likelihood of ...

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