Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others. Since 1999, the World Health ...

About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, a new study suggests that many people who may not have had access ...

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...

Canadian women who want to avoid pregnancy and at the same time reduce the frequency of their menstrual periods will have that option later this year. Montreal pharmaceutical company Paladin Labs ...

If you’re considering birth control for the first time, or you’re looking to switch up the type of birth control you already have, finding the type of contraception that’s right for your body can feel ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years. It is characterised by a combination of symptoms, including irregular menstrual ...

If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...