The side effects of the birth control pill include symptoms like nausea, skin changes, and bloating. You may also experience some menstrual changes like spotting or missed periods. Birth control can ...

For the first time, the FDA has approved an OTC birth control pill. Opill is a non-estrogen birth control pill option containing norgestrel, which is similar to progesterone. Side effects are often ...

A young woman in a TikTok video unfolds a drug information package insert, revealing a paper large enough to cover her curled up body. “When they forget to give you a blanket but you brought your ...

For over 60 years, hormonal birth control has been sold as a quick fix for acne, reproductive health conditions, pregnancy prevention, or simply the inconvenience of periods. Yet women are beginning ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways The vaginal ring (NuvaRing or Annovera) is hormonal birth control that ...

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

Birth control pills are drugs that can stop ovulation and thicken the cervical mucus to prevent pregnany. Some may be suitable for people with health conditions, but they may also cause side effects ...

For many women, the transition into perimenopause can be a confusing and often frustrating time. Hormonal shifts trigger symptoms ranging from irregular cycles to hot flashes, mood changes, sleep ...

Research from the University of California’s Department of Dermatology has unveiled startling connections between hormonal contraceptives and hair changes. Dr. Emily Chen, lead researcher, explains ...

Birth control pills, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but people in larger bodies may have different experiences with birth control than those in ...