Rolling Out13d
The birth control pill warning no one is talking about
A new study uncovers a troubling link between birth control pills and mental health, suggesting synthetic estrogen may heighten anxiety.
Science News15d
Better male birth control is on the horizon
Men have two birth control options: condoms and vasectomies. Why has it taken so long to develop more contraceptives?
Some birth control pills, devices linked to greater heart risks
The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...
HealthDay on MSN9d
The Pill Protects Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Says
The Pill prevents pregnancy -- and maybe ovarian cancer, too, a new study suggests.Women who’ve ever used the contra ...
Healthline17d
Can Birth Control Help with PMDD?
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 ...
Health.com23d
Long-Term Effects of Birth Control
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.
Onlymyhealth29d
Is Your Birth Control Pill Causing Mood Swings? Here’s What You Need To Know
Have you been feeling unusually irritable, anxious, or emotionally up and down since starting birth control pills? You’re not alone. While these pills are a reliable method for preventing ...
Healthline11d
Oral Birth Control and Weight Gain: What You Need to Know
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 ...