Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased ...

Does birth control cause brain pressure? A major meta-analysis confirms that hormonal contraceptives, including IUDs and pills, are not associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

New research suggests certain types of hormonal contraceptives are linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Estrogen-containing contraceptives — especially the vaginal ring and skin patch — ...

At the awards ceremony at the 2018 Wildflower Triathlon, professional triathlete Kelly O'Mara wondered if she should quit her birth control pill. She was sitting with several other athletes and they ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Almost two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age use some kind of contraception, according to the latest federal data. And millions of them use methods that contain hormones, including birth ...

If you struggle with extremely painful periods, it is likely because of hormonal imbalances. Dr Rajan explains how adding ...

The hours between dinner and bedtime represent a critical window that shapes hormonal patterns far more than most people realize. While daytime habits receive abundant attention, emerging research ...

Both progestin-only and combined hormonal birth control slightly raises the chances of getting breast cancer, a new study with the University of Oxford found, but the overall risk remains low. The ...

You may have heard about hormone-balancing diets and certain dishes to tweak hormone levels. But is there such a thing as a ...