A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark ...

A Danish study highlights the increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke associated with certain hormonal contraceptives like vaginal rings, skin patches, and estrogen-progestin pills.

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in ...

open image in gallery The hormonal intrauterine device was the only hormonal contraceptive not associated with a greater risk of stroke or heart attack (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The researchers ...

A recent study found that hormonal contraceptives have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The study was published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) and the researchers followed more than ...

The vaginal ring was linked to a 2.4-fold increased risk of stroke and a 3.8-fold heightened risk of heart attack. And the patch appeared to carry a 3.4-fold increased risk in stroke. But the ...

The vaginal ring was linked to a 2.4-fold increased risk of stroke and a 3.8-fold heightened risk of heart attack. And the patch appeared to carry a 3.4-fold increased risk in stroke. But the ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research which also found one form of contraceptive has no increased risk of those serious ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research which also found one form of contraceptive has no increased risk of those serious ...

Middle-aged and older adults with trouble seeing, hearing or both may face a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack ...