For decades, far-right political agendas have targeted contraceptive access, portraying hormonal birth control as unsafe — or ...

A woman takes the next pill from a monthly pack of birth control in Berlin on May 25, 2021. Credit - Annette Riedl/Picture Alliance—Getty Images Almost two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age use ...

WARREN, Mich., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FemCap (https://femcap.com), an FDA-approved, prescription-only contraceptive device, is offering a groundbreaking alternative in the world of birth control ...

New data suggest a heightened risk for stroke and heart attack in women who take hormonal contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin The overall risk to any one woman remains very low, however ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways The vaginal ring (NuvaRing or Annovera) is hormonal birth control that ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - New research about a popular birth control method suggests it comes with a slightly higher risk of breast cancer. A study published in the medical journal JAMA shows a 40% ...

While millions of women rely on hormonal birth control for reproductive health management many remain unaware of its potential effects on hair growth and texture. These changes often overlooked in ...

Hormonal birth control is a method of preventing pregnancy. Some types of antibiotics and other medications can interact with hormonal birth control, causing it to be less effective. Birth control, or ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

Since the approval of the first birth control pill in the 1960s, millions of women have relied on hormonal contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancies, regulate periods and manage other health ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.