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 ...

Sexual health experts say social media can amplify concerning and harmful misinformation about birth control. A recent study of 100 TikTok videos on contraception and birth control, found that more ...

Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others. Since 1999, the World Health ...

There are several good reasons why women might prefer the Pill over an IUD, but satisfying sex is not one of them. Among ...

Both narratives — that teen birth rates are too high or too low — problematize teen pregnancy and childbearing,” writes Riley ...

While birth control is typically safe to use, there are side effects beyond the short-term concerns about weight gain or breakthrough bleeding. Some of these risks are limited by the type of birth ...

Choosing a contraceptive method is a deeply personal decision, yet it is often shrouded in myths and old wives' tales. In India, many women hesitate to use oral contraceptive pills due to fears of ...

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 ...