Dr. Raymond Li Hang-wun from HKUMed, who led the study, explained that their findings could lead to changes in medical ...

If, within two hours of taking the medication, you experience vomiting, which is one of the side effects listed for Plan-B ...

First-generation OCs contain 35-50 µg EE2/pill in association with a progestin. Second-generation OCs include levonorgestrel-containing pills, of which development started approximately from 1970 ...

Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their ...

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

Venous thromboembolism risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to study findings published in the Journal of the AMA.

Increased relative risk of stroke and myocardial infarction, but absolute risk is low Approximately 80% of women worldwide have used hormonal contraception at some point in their lives.1 This high ...

Certain contraceptives may carry a slightly increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a large new ...

The study revealed the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms from various types of synthetic hormones, providing important information going beyond just progesterone-only or combined.

As a daily pill-taker, I’ve learned that the phrase “Out of sight, out of mind” holds all too true when it comes to staying on top of my medications. A pill case that looks and feels nice ...

The oral contraceptive pills Yaz and Yasmin will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1 2025, ...