Studies have suggested for decades that birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen — synthetic versions of female hormones — may slightly elevate one’s risk of breast cancer. But ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

The birth control pill is the most popular form of hormonal birth control in most countries. But there are other types, including some new forms, that allow you to have more options as you choose a ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

Many people wonder whether birth control like IUDs causes migraine attacks or headaches. If you live with migraine, you do have additional considerations when it comes to use of hormonal contraception ...

The overturn of Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on the availability of affordable, highly effective birth control in the U.S. Many younger women, however, don’t want their mothers’ contraceptives.