A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology suggests that the use of oral contraceptives may influence how the brain ...

Though some work effectively, some also increase the risk of infections, particularly vaginal yeast infections and bacterial ...

Birth control pills are highly effective, but certain foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with their absorption or ...

May 7, 2010 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a combination hormonal contraceptive tablet containing estradiol valerate and dienogest (Natazia; Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals) ...

Emergency contraception pills have become available in stores such as 7-Eleven and Circle K even as legislators in some states have indicated they want a new level of scrutiny for contraception.

Finally, researchers are closing in on an oral male contraceptive pill that works without hormones, offers full reversibility and – most strikingly – has caused zero side effects. The pill, called YCT ...

The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Seven percent of women reported discontinuing oral contraceptives due to weight gain. Women with overweight or ...

The first female oral contraceptive was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1960. In the 65 years since its inception, it has become a commonly used drug. The same cannot be said for ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy when taken ...