As much as they may be a small nuisance to take every day, oral contraceptives — that’s the pill — are here to stay (at least until better, longer-term, and more convenient birth control options come ...

Using birth control may increase the risk of developing hypothyroidism. However, some evidence contradicts these findings. The effect may relate to the type of hormone the birth control contains — ...

Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These misconceptions can have far-reaching repercussions, for instance putting people at risk for unintended pregnancy or keeping ...

New research shows that all hormonal birth control methods raise your risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers found that your risk increases with advancing age. Experts explain what you should ...

A new study has linked most hormonal contraceptives to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The paper, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at the prescription records of more than ...

Combined estrogen-progestin as well as progestin-only contraceptive products are associated with a slightly increased risk of ischemic stroke and MI, a contemporary Danish study of more than 2 million ...

About The Study: Hormonal contraceptive initiation postpartum was associated with an instantaneous increased risk of developing depression in this cohort study. The associated risk was higher the ...

Some forms of contraceptive use have “a significant increase in risk of breast cancer,” a new study says, and one fertility specialist believes that women deserve to know the risks — and the ...

About The Study: This study showed venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk variation across hormonal contraceptives with highest rates for combined pills, especially those containing third-generation ...

They echo other critics who say the drug’s side effects mean patients should have physician supervision while taking the drug. An advisory panel to the FDA on May 10 unanimously voted to recommend ...