Post–birth control syndrome, or PBCS, affects an estimated 1 in 5 women. It covers what happens when someone goes off ...

Quitting birth control comes with unexpected changes. Many experience hormonal shifts, yet medical recognition remains limited.

Men have two birth control options: condoms and vasectomies. Why has it taken so long to develop more contraceptives?

A new study uncovers a troubling link between birth control pills and mental health, suggesting synthetic estrogen may heighten anxiety.

Many women worry hormonal contraceptives have dangerous side-effects including increased cancer risk. But this perception is often out of proportion with the actual risks. So, what does the ...

Anderson, 25, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, asked her doctor how much it might cost. At the time, she was working in a U.S.

Natural Cycles uses a proprietary algorithm and daily body temperature readings to track ovulation and identify fertile ...

Hormonal contraceptives, particularly combined oral contraceptives (OCs), are widely used by women for birth control and other health benefits. However, their effects on cognitive function and ...

Birth control has revolutionized people’s ability to take charge of their health, pursue their dreams, and decide if and when to start a family. From pills to IUDs and emergency contraception, there ...

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.

Fears of the pill's side effects, stoked by social media, behind switch to fertility trackers – or no contraception at all ...

There was a decline in the number of women reporting they had no history of a prior abortion, from 62% in 2018 to 59% in 2023, the study says. Reported use of the fertility awareness methods increased ...