It's more than just pregnancy prevention ...

Hormonal contraception, birth control, "the pill" — whatever you call it — allows people to prevent unintended pregnancies. There are two types of oral birth control pills: combination pills ...

Extended-cycle birth control pills involve taking one “active” pill daily for around 84 days before pausing for a 7-day break for withdrawal bleeding. After the break, the person begins taking the ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5)-- There are all kinds of reasons why those with uteruses take birth control. The hormone-based pills can have more of an impact beyond pregnancy prevention. Dr. Sharon Thompson ...

When it comes to using birth control to prevent pregnancy, you have several options. These can be divided into two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal forms of birth control. Hormonal birth control ...

Many women are trying to prevent pregnancy through various methods. One of the ways modern women avoid pregnancy is by using contraceptives. Birth control pills or oral contraceptives are drugs women ...

Hormonal birth control has allowed millions worldwide to manage their menstrual cycles and control their reproductive futures ...

Choosing between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control pills for perimenopause may depend on medical history, risk factors, age, and symptom severity. HRT and birth control pills may ...

If you have high blood pressure or other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, your doctor may encourage you to avoid combination hormonal birth control and the birth control injection. But there ...

Not ready to start a family? A recent FDA approval means birth control is now available over the counter. Opill— developed by a pharmaceutical company owned by Perrigo— will hit pharmacy shelves in ...