The pill is the second most popular contraception. For some people the hormones in birth control can cause side effects, while others may use the medication with no problem. Here’s what to know about ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

Telehealth services, many pharmacies, and certain organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, allow people to get birth control refills without needing to visit a doctor in person. There are many ways ...

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

The woman is holding contraceptive pills in one hand and instructions for use in the other hand Reporter People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance ...

Most forms of birth control require storage in dry, cool places at room temperature. Direct sunlight and extreme temperatures may cause them to break down and become less effective. Prolonged periods ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...

Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms (like infertility or even abortion) that it does not cause, or ...

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