Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but some foods and supplements can interfere with how ...

Every woman I know has a story about contraception – and none of them are good. In fact, some of them describe the worst mental and physical health issues they’ve experienced, from incessant bleeding ...

With so many different contraception options available, it can be difficult to know what will suit you - and what the side effects might be. While the contraceptive pill is the most popular ...

Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been available in the United States for more than two decades, yet a new ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan 24 (Reuters) - Manufacturers should collect more data on the potential side effects of birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives after they reach the market, a U.S.

When a Thousand Oaks 16-year-old started taking birth control pills, she hoped it would relieve her symptoms of endometriosis. The pill provided some relief, but the severe effects it had on her mood ...

Self-administered injectable contraceptives, which are progestin-only shots taken at home every three months, have been ...

Why do so many women stop taking the pill despite its proven protection against pregnancy? New research from the University of Sheffield suggests the answer may lie in the mind as much as the body. A ...

Content warning: This article details instances of sexual assault and/or domestic abuse and may be distressing to some readers. If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual or domestic violence ...

What if we told you that a so-called male contraceptive pill, hormone-free and with no side effects, had just passed its first clinical trial with flying colors? You read that right: no pain, no loss ...

Birth control pills are highly effective, but certain foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with their absorption or ...