Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal levels of androgens, which can lead to irregular or absent menstrual periods and excessive hair growth on the face and body.

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

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

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

however Only the progestin-only IUD conferred no increase in heart risk THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian ...

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Progestin-only birth control methods, such as the mini-pill and arm implant, were linked with a lower risk of stroke and heart attack compared to estrogen-containing methods.