As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...

It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here's what the debate is missing.

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, a new study has found. However, even then, a person's overall risk of ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Hormonal birth control has always been the norm for many but as personalized wellness grows, researchers and clinicians have ...

Share on Pinterest Hormonal birth control has been associated with stroke and heart attack risk, but the overall risk remains low. SDI Productions/Getty Images New research suggests combined oral ...

Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but some foods and supplements can interfere with how the pills work or increase the risk of unwanted side effects.

When it comes to birth control, most women think about preventing pregnancy, but what if we told you that your contraceptive pill might be affecting more than just your reproductive system? Looks like ...

Massachusetts lawmakers have put pen to paper in recent years to make birth control more accessible, but what you can get still depends on your insurance, your provider and your pharmacist. This guide ...