There are pros and cons for every kind of contraception. Learn which are the most effective and what is the best option for ...

Using birth control may increase the risk of developing hypothyroidism. However, some evidence contradicts these findings. The effect may relate to the type of hormone the birth control contains — ...

Birth control and spironolactone are two different types of medications, but they both directly affect sex hormones. Spironolactone is a complex drug. It’s commonly used to treat acne symptoms and ...

Although some birth control methods can be costly without insurance, free or lower cost options are available. Many clinics, health centers, and programs provide free or lower cost birth control for ...

With more than 400 million tags on TikTok and nearly 95,000 on Instagram, you’ve probably heard about cycle syncing, which refers to timing workouts to the phases of the menstrual cycle—menstruation, ...

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...

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 ...

Grapefruit may interact with birth control and hormones by affecting a certain enzyme in the body. However, there is limited scientific research proving a link. Grapefruit can inhibit an enzyme in the ...

The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.

ST. LOUIS — Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to contraception. In states where tensions have long boiled over reproductive rights, family ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...