According to Gary Wessel, a professor of biology at Brown, the “two targets” of hormonal birth control in women are the ovaries and the uterine lining for implantation. A hormone called ...

Birth control pills, while offering reproductive freedom, carry a complex health profile. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, ...

"I wish a doctor had mentioned this as a possible side effect. I thought I had asked the correct questions and was on one of ...

Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.

Birth control is prescribed to treat a range of hormonal issues. But women in their 20s and 30s are increasingly pursuing ...

Discover how a new copper IUD design mimics plant leaves to prevent corrosion, reducing pain, cramping and other common side ...

Social media is full of myths about contraception. Dr. Jackie Walters says it’s time to trust science—not internet hearsay—to ...

For decades, contraceptive options for men have been limited to condoms and vasectomies. But now, a breakthrough in ...

“An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device placed in the uterus by your physician,” explains Dr. Adrienne Stevenson, MD, a board-certified ob/gyn and Twentyeight Health care provider.

When researching her symptoms online, Niles stumbled across a condition called post-tubal ligation syndrome (PTLS). The ...

High blood pressure, the 'silent killer,' silently damages vital organs. It strains the heart, leading to failure and heart attacks. The brain faces ...

In an interview with POLITICO, Martin Kulldorff said the health secretary has asked him to impartially follow the science.