The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...

Thousands of women who opt for the mini pill over other forms of contraception may be at higher risk of breast cancer, concerning research today revealed. Studies have long suggested there may be a ...

If you’re considering birth control for the first time, or you’re looking to switch up the type of birth control you already have, finding the type of contraception that’s right for your body can feel ...

Thousands of young women who take the mini pill may be at a higher risk of potentially life-threatening asthma attacks, new research has warned. British scientists from Imperial College London found ...

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...

The mini pill has been linked to an increased risk of asthma attacks in certain women, according to a new study (Alamy/PA) Younger women with asthma who take the mini pill may be at a higher risk of ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Hormonal birth control has always been the norm for many but as personalized wellness grows, researchers and clinicians have ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills two years ago. The decision has dramatically increased access to contraception, according to a new study from ...

Men might finally get a chance to bench their swimmers. A first-of-its-kind male birth control pill just cleared its first human safety test, raising hopes that it could soon open the door to a new ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...

An experimental birth control pill for males works by blocking sperm production, and it just passed its first safety test in humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...