Some women are concerned about how contraceptive pills could be affecting their mental health. Are these fears backed up by ...

Second Vice President of the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, Prof Christopher Aimakhu, and a renowned professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University College Hospital, Ibadan ...

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the ...

Researchers state that while the absolute risk is low, it should still be taken into account when prescribing these products.

A pre-election women's health boost includes a promise of Medicare rebates for more appointments, while birth control and ...

Prior research has linked this form of birth control to heightened cardiovascular risk ... education level and existing ...

From texture changes to surprising growth patterns, learn what medical experts never tell you about contraceptives.

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

BMJ study finds non-oral combined contraceptives to carry the highest risk, but doctors advise women against stopping birth ...

The researchers found that having ever used oral contraception reduced odds of ovarian cancer by 26% (odds ratio [OR], 0.74; 95% CI, 0.66-0.84). Further, those who stopped using oral contraception at ...