Women who take newer types of birth-control pills face a higher risk of developing blood clots than women who take older types, researchers said, providing what some called “clarifying” evidence that ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Certain types of birth control pills, especially those with higher ...

Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progesterone. The hormones prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation and changing the lining of your uterus (womb) and your vaginal discharge to ...

No birth control method is a guarantee against pregnancy, and some types work better than others. Missing a dose or taking birth control with certain medications may increase your risk of pregnancy.

Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how... There are so many types of birth control. Here's how to ...

What happens to your body after 2, 5, 10, or even 15 years of using birth control pills? Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptives) are daily medications that contain synthetic versions of ...

Birth control can make your boobs grow because it can cause water retention in your breasts. IUDs are unlikely to increase breast size because they either contain no hormones or just progestin. Birth ...

Using birth control is life or death for Kendall Hantelman. She was diagnosed with a bleeding disorder due to her excessive menstrual bleeding and a near-death hemorrhage after a sinus surgery. When ...

Existing rules say birth control should be covered in some way, but many people are still paying out-of-pocket. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...