The nervous system is a major target for both positive and negative actions of hormones while using hormonal contraceptives.

Not all birth control is safe! Certain hormonal contraceptives may raise your risk of stroke and heart attack, warns a large study from Denmark. The study used prescription records to provide more ...

A new study has linked most hormonal contraceptives to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The paper, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at the prescription records of more ...

A breakthrough male contraceptive pill could revolutionize family planning and tackle health disparities in Black communities ...

UARK Spark Lab, University of Arkansas research, LARC, long-acting reversible contraception, oral contraceptives, UA students ...

Experts emphasize the importance of informed contraceptive choices, considering both physical and mental health effects for ...

New research, conducted in Denmark, examined how different types of hormonal contraceptives influence the risk of arterial thrombosis. Published in the BMJ, the study found that most hormonal ...

But beware the people online who demonise hormonal contraceptives: they can be vital for some people's health and happiness. However, coming off the pill is the right choice for many and there are ...

Gender inequality remains a significant global problem, one which is self-evident when it comes to family planning and ...

Extreme BMIs—both high and low—are linked to irregular menstrual cycles and increased risk of anovulatory cycles, ...

Venous thromboembolism risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to study findings published in Journal of the AMA.

A collaborative team of reproductive scientists from across Europe has received $5million in funding from the Gates ...