Inability to feel happy, low spirits, fatigue, and loss of appetite. These are common symptoms of postpartum depression. When left untreated, postpartum depression can affect infant development or in ...

A birth control ring is a small and flexible ring a person inserts into their vagina. The ring releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. The birth control ring is a type of hormonal contraception.

Natural family planning, barriers, hormonal methods, copper IUDs, and permanent sterilization have varying degrees of effectiveness. Family planning involves tracking fertility cycles and sexual ...

New research shows that all hormonal birth control methods raise your risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers found that your risk increases with advancing age. Experts explain what you should ...

The effects of hormonal birth control on breast cancer risk have been studied for decades. Many studies over the years have shown that hormone-containing birth control options, specifically estrogen ...

Abortion rights advocates participating in a protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on June 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court’s ...

Long-term birth control use can temporarily affect your hormone rhythm, ovulation and cycle regularity. While it's a safe and effective method of contraception, it's essential to be aware of potential ...

It's only been a couple of years since the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills available without a prescription. A new study published today in JAMA Network Open shows this ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More and more teenage girls in developing countries are using various birth control methods, but they are less consistent with it and have higher rates of unplanned ...

Opill will be available to buy at drug stores, grocery stores and online. The Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily birth control pill in the United States that can be sold without a ...

Birth control and spironolactone are two different types of medications, but they both directly affect sex hormones. Spironolactone is a complex drug. It’s commonly used to treat acne symptoms and ...

The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...