Researchers state that while the absolute risk is low, it should still be taken into account when prescribing these products.

There are lots of myths out there about birth control pills. Here's the truth. Will the pill make you put on a lot of extra pounds? No. Research suggests it has little to no effect on your weight.

A new study uncovers a troubling link between birth control pills and mental health, suggesting synthetic estrogen may heighten anxiety.

The Pill prevents pregnancy -- and maybe ovarian cancer, too, a new study suggests.Women who’ve ever used the contra ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack an ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

The first birth control pill, developed in the 1950s, contained 150 micrograms (mcg) of the estrogen mestranol. Today’s pills only contain 20 to 50 mcg of estrogen, according to a 2012 review.

Birth control pills may be a good option if you have PMDD ... To decide which treatment best suits your needs, it’s important to carefully review your symptoms, health history, and how PMDD ...

Return of fertility after discontinuation of contraception: a systematic review and meta-analysis ... Noncontraceptive benefits of birth control pills. Talukdar N, Bentov Y, Chang PT, et al.