Hormonal birth control pills have transformed women’s health over the past several decades. They are used not only to prevent ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

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 ...

Women pay more than men for haircuts and dry cleaning. They wait longer to use public restrooms. And in the latest indignity—at least for the short term in Oregon—women at America's colleges and ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.