Yes, you most definitely can change the time you take your birth control pill. But there’s a right way to do it and it all depends on the kind of pill you’re taking. Keep reading to find out ...

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, ...

Placebo pills help you stay on course by taking one daily until the next month. Skipping them can reduce or stop periods. You can speak to your doctor for more advice. Birth control pills are ...

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

A few months ago, I made the big decision to stop taking my birth control pills after almost 10 full years. It wasn't because I stopped being intimate or because I decided I wanted to try getting ...

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

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.

One explanation has to do with the age at which you decide it's time to toss your pill pack. “The longer we take birth control and we delay childbearing, the older we get, and as a result of ...

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

If you are on a pill that is working well for you, it is safe to take the birth control pill for years without a break. If you want to get pregnant or are experiencing side effects, talk to a ...