Birth control pills. You can take a combination of hormones (estrogen and progestin) or a progestin-only “minipill.” ... Like other kinds of hormonal birth control, ...

Discover how hormonal birth control can change hair growth and texture, with insights from real experiences and medical research on managing these effects. Skip to content. News; ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous ...

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 Denmark ...

When you start using hormonal birth control, your breasts might feel a little swollen or look a little bigger. This is usually temporary and goes away within a few months. These hormones can also ...

Among those who had used hormonal contraceptives, including the pill, the implant and coils, there were 21 extra ischaemic strokes and 10 extra heart attacks per 100,000 people a year.

Compared with non-users, increased risks of ischemic stroke and MI were seen with users of the following types of hormonal contraception: Combined oral estrogen-progestin contraception: increased ...

A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low. By Nina Agrawal A study published Wednesday found that women using ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous ...