Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others.  Since 1999, the World ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

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 ...

Seeking to reach women at a moment when Trump’s support is slipping among a key voting bloc, the MAHA movement, the administration-sponsored event elevated perspectives outside conventional standards ...

In the United States, you do not have to go to a gynecologist for birth control. People can get contraception from pharmacies, walk-in clinics, and drug stores. Another option is telehealth platforms, ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Spotting on birth control can happen if you miss taking a pill.Spotting can sometimes be a sign of pregnancy, especially if you miss doses.Heavy or ...

When a teen girl recently posted on TikTok about the “pros and cons of birth control,” almost 120,000 people hit the “like” button. Of the pros, the girl said her birth control made her period ...