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

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When a Thousand Oaks 16-year-old started taking birth control pills, she hoped it would relieve her symptoms of endometriosis. The pill provided some relief, but the severe effects it had on her mood ...

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 ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

It can reduce nutrient absorption in the intestines or increase excretion through the kidneys. FITBOOK nutrition expert ...

For decades, far-right political agendas have targeted contraceptive access, portraying hormonal birth control as unsafe — or ...

Several months ago, on a mockingly optimistic sunny morning and the start of a new month, I told myself I'd quit hormonal birth control pills. It felt like I was in middle school again, potentially ...

Carly Hataway has spent the better part of a decade trying to understand her hormones. The 28-year-old content creator has experimented with diets and supplements to try to regulate her periods. She’s ...

Paxlovid may temporarily reduce the efficacy of combined contraceptives. While evidence is limited, it’s safest to consider using a backup method of contraception while taking Paxlovid. Paxlovid can ...