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 ...

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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 ...

Birth control pills must be taken at or around the same time each day, so women who use them and cross multiple time zones may be confused about how to keep on schedule - and protected from an ...

The anticipation of a Republican-controlled government with Donald Trump serving a second term as president has left some women fearful over access to reproductive healthcare. On the day after Trump's ...

With some methods — like the birth control pill – pulling out may add an additional layer of safety. Here's when it makes ...

If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

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Choosing between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control pills for perimenopause may depend on medical history, risk factors, age, and symptom severity. HRT and birth control pills may ...

If you’ve dealt with symptoms like irregular periods, heavy bleeding, baldness, acne, facial hair growth, or fertility issues, you’ve probably heard of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal ...