Oral contraceptives (OCs), commonly referred to as birth control pills, are a cornerstone of modern reproductive health, offering women greater control over their bodies. Health experts suggest ...

Taking birth control pills is pretty easy — you just pop a tiny pill into your mouth and swallow. There are two different types of birth control pills: combination pills (estrogen and progestin ...

Duncan Reid, Senior Pharmacist and Head of Patient Safety at Pharmacy2U, has outlined four reasons why your contraceptive ...

Influencers are urging women to abandon hormonal contraceptives like the pill in favour of “period-tracking” apps. But it’s ...

When we talk about birth control and contraceptive options, we automatically associate it with women, as though the ...

The study elaborated on how birth control pills contain ‘synthetic hormones’ where the aim is the to prevent release of the egg from the ovary. The study further highlighted that birth control ...

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

Demand for emergency contraception is highest after New Year’s Eve, according to a new study. (Getty Images) Dan Campbell's raw emotions, tears can't shield Lions from this hard question ...

There are two types of birth control pills: combination pills, which contain both estrogen and progestin and the other is mini-pills that only contain progestin. They are believed to be 99 percent ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer adds Michigan to the majority of states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.

There has been a “significant increase” in the proportion of women seeking abortions who are using natural methods to prevent pregnancy, such as tracking periods on smartphone apps, a study suggests.

Peak incidence of IBD corresponds with prime reproductive years for women, yet many do not discuss contraception with IBD specialists.