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 ...

It seems like the definition of pregnancy should be simple: You either are or you're not. But medical experts disagree with some conservative lawmakers about what constitutes a pregnancy and therefore ...

Research indicates that hormonal birth control can influence emotions and memory, shaping the daily reality of women worldwide. Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the ...

Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work?

Birth control myths often include that it causes weight gain, hair loss and mood swings, and that they prevent STIs.

A beaming hope in reproductive health, first ever male birth control pill just passed its first clinical trial with no side effects on humans; larger test are expected to follow soon. Male Birth ...

Many people assume that once you start taking “the pill” or using other hormonal contraceptives, ovulation completely stops. While that’s true for most users, there are situations where ovulation can ...

Thanks to TikToks, sketchy health blogs, and Thanksgiving soapboxes courtesy of your toxic aunt, the rumor that birth control affects your ability to perform athletically has been spread far and wide ...