The effects of hormonal birth control on breast cancer risk have been studied for decades. Many studies over the years have shown that hormone-containing birth control options, specifically estrogen ...

Discussing the pros and cons of hormonal birth control with your doctor can help inform your decision about which contraceptive method is best for you. New research suggests certain types of hormonal ...

All hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast cancer. A new study is offering more information for women about whether the type of birth control they take increases their risk of ...

Both progestin-only and combined hormonal birth control slightly raises the chances of getting breast cancer, a new study with the University of Oxford found, but the overall risk remains low. The ...

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A woman takes the next pill from a monthly pack of birth control in Berlin on May 25, 2021. Credit - Annette Riedl/Picture Alliance—Getty Images Almost two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age use ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self-described DINKWADs — double income, no kids, with a dog. The Sacramento couple, who met and work at UC Davis, are as committed to each other as they are to ...

In the world of family planning, birth control methods have remained largely the same for men for decades, relying primarily on condoms and vasectomies. Hormonal birth control, shots and pills, on the ...

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Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways After stopping birth control, you start ovulating again and can ...

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