The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack an ...

BMJ study finds non-oral combined contraceptives to carry the highest risk, but doctors advise women against stopping birth ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...

When patients can’t access their MHT patches, they may consider switching to different formulations, such as tablets or gels.

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD The vaginal ring is a form of birth control that's been available in the U.S. since 2001. The ring is inserted into the vagina and is designed to gradually ...

The day after my televisit I filled my prescription, slapped on the patch, and after a few days, my hot flashes were gone. As Dr. Richardson puts it, “Many women find the effects of a low-dose ...

Opill®— the first and only daily birth control pill available without a prescription in the U.S. —launched an educational college campus tour and the next phase of its multiyear partnership with the W ...

Following the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, conversations about male hormonal birth control have never been more ...

Men have two birth control options: condoms and vasectomies. Why has it taken so long to develop more contraceptives?

Many people rely on birth control to plan their family, manage health issues, or simply to avoid an unexpected pregnancy. However, even with the best intentions, mistakes can happen. These errors can ...