Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy when taken ...

The side effects of the birth control pill include symptoms like nausea, skin changes, and bloating. You may also experience some menstrual changes like spotting or missed periods. Birth control can ...

For over 60 years, hormonal birth control has been sold as a quick fix for acne, reproductive health conditions, pregnancy prevention, or simply the inconvenience of periods. Yet women are beginning ...

A young woman in a TikTok video unfolds a drug information package insert, revealing a paper large enough to cover her curled up body. “When they forget to give you a blanket but you brought your ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways The vaginal ring (NuvaRing or Annovera) is hormonal birth control that ...

For decades, far-right political agendas have targeted contraceptive access, portraying hormonal birth control as unsafe — or ...

Birth control pills are drugs that can stop ovulation and thicken the cervical mucus to prevent pregnany. Some may be suitable for people with health conditions, but they may also cause side effects ...

Grapefruit may interact with birth control and hormones by affecting a certain enzyme in the body. However, there is limited scientific research proving a link. Grapefruit can inhibit an enzyme in the ...

Research from the University of California’s Department of Dermatology has unveiled startling connections between hormonal contraceptives and hair changes. Dr. Emily Chen, lead researcher, explains ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.

Birth control pills, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but people in larger bodies may have different experiences with birth control than those in ...