The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An upcoming lecture at the University of Texas is exploring the less talked about impacts of birth control on a woman’s body. The Hot Science Cool Talks lecture, taking place Nov. 15 ...

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...

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

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 ...

Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription birth control pill used to help prevent pregnancy and manage symptoms of other conditions. Yaz can cause side effects ranging from mild to ...

If you’re considering birth control for the first time, or you’re looking to switch up the type of birth control you already have, finding the type of contraception that’s right for your body can feel ...

Many women begin their birth control journey during their teenage years, often to manage heavy periods or other health issues. For instance, one woman started taking the pill at 16 to alleviate severe ...