The health policy nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation has released the results of its most recent Women’s Health Survey and the data show a 4% decrease in the use of oral contraceptives, down from 33% ...

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, ...

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

“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 ...

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

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

Abstract: Limiting the fault current level of modular multilevel converter (MMC) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems is beneficial to reduce the cost of current limiting devices and alleviate ...

Kratom is often sold as a natural way to ease pain or boost energy. But experts say this herbal supplement may come with ...

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Chamomile tea is generally safe but can cause uncomfortable—and sometimes dangerous—side effects when consumed excessively. It's safe to stick to one to two cups a day.