More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives. Combined OCs (COCs), made up of synthetic hormones, are the most common type. Sex hormones are known to modulate the brain network ...

Side effects experienced when taking oral contraception may be affected by women's expectations and beliefs about the pill, according to an exploratory study by psychologists. Researchers at the ...

A 28-year-old nulliparous woman presents for follow-up with the chief complaint of persistent dysmenorrhea that was progressing and severe dyspareunia. At age 16, she first reported heavy menstrual ...

Opill (norgestrel) is an over-the-counter oral birth control pill. Opill can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include irregular periods, headache, and nausea. The Food and ...

While millions of women rely on hormonal birth control for reproductive health management many remain unaware of its potential effects on hair growth and texture. These changes often overlooked in ...

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Sometimes, a pain we consider minor can turn into a major problem. A 19-year-old girl experienced a severe headache one morning after a night out with friends. Mistaking it for ...

Contraceptive Pill Risk: A 19-year-old girl died from a rare brain blood clot after dismissing a severe headache as a hangover. The condition, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, proved fatal within 48 ...