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

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Does Progesterone Cause Weight Gain? What to Know If you’ve recently ...

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

"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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Drinking too much chamomile tea can cause several issues, and it may be dangerous ...

Groundbreaking science is poised to change male birth control. But the question remains: are men actually ready to take the ...

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 ...

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% ...

The layoffs have raised fears that the administration could be effectively ending an initiative that provides contraception for millions of low-income women.

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