Oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies represent a cornerstone of reproductive healthcare, offering effective prevention of unwanted pregnancies and providing therapeutic benefits for a range of ...

Anti-androgens may be beneficial for managing certain hyperandrogenism-related symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in cases where combined oral contraceptive pills are contraindicated, poorly ...

Considering taking the oral contraceptive pill? From how it works to who it’s best suited for (and the side effects no one ...

Media reports in recent years about an excess risk for gallbladder disease with the oral contraceptive drospirenone (Yasmin, Bayer) are unfounded, data indicate. “Any excess risk associated with the ...

New research presented today at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2025 revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase in the risk ...

In the U.S. in 2018, birth control pills were the most popular form of contraception, used by almost 10 million women. The Pill has consistently been the most popular method since 1982. Oral ...

Ever use of any hormonal contraceptive was associated with an increased breast cancer risk in a large cohort study in Sweden. The risk varied by progestin content, with desogestrel tied to a higher ...

Researchers explore the links between birth control and depression, highlighting potential risks among adolescents.