Hormone-based contraception or birth control methods can have some side effects. However, non-hormonal birth control methods offer alternatives for individuals who prefer consuming hormonal ...

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 ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

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 ...

The VTE rate ratios were significantly greater for all forms of hormonal contraception, except for progestin-only pills, compared with non-use. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to be a risk ...

Birth control, or contraception, encompasses a range of methods used to prevent pregnancy injections and intrauterine devices (IUDs), as well as non-hormonal methods like condoms, diaphragms, and ...

The vaginal contraceptive ring represents one of the more recent innovations in hormonal birth control, offering a unique delivery system that combines convenience with effectiveness. Unlike daily ...

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