Worried birth control depletes vitamins and minerals? Experts explain what nutrients hormonal contraceptives can drain & best supplements to take on the pill for energy, mood, skin.

A new at-home spit test appears to be as effective as birth control pills at preventing pregnancy – and it will soon roll out across Europe, Euronews Health has learned. The device from Inne, a ...

Hormonal Contraception and Bone Mineral Density Mags E Beksinska; Jennifer A Smit Disclosures Expert Rev of Obstet Gynecol. 2011;6 (3):305-319. 0 ...

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle happens right after ovulation. Learn more about symptoms, how long it lasts, and how ...

The recommendation to shift to adolescent-centered care over efficiency alone for contraception was surprising, given the state of reimbursement and relative value unit-driven medical practices ...

Hormonal fluctuations can influence mood, and some women may notice a change in their mood after stopping the pill, notes Carlson. It’s unclear how birth control pills affect mood.

In fact, of the 14,884 women included in the study review, 83% were able to get pregnant within the first 12 months after contraceptive discontinuation. This includes the removal of IUDs, with ...

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If you feel your IUD, something may be amiss. Here’s what to know. An intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective forms of contraception. Fewer than 1 in 100 people who use an IUD ...

Birth control is one type of hormonal therapy that doctors can prescribe for endometriosis. It is often the first-line treatment and works best in people who do not have severe symptoms.