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Millions of women rely on birth control, but understanding how different options affect overall health is key to making ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geri Stengel writes about the success factors of women entrepreneurs. For decades, women seeking long-acting birth control have ...

The survey of Missourians ages 18 to 35 found widespread support for birth control, with 85% of those polled in favor of ...

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 ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is demanding answers from the EPA after an extreme move that could hinder access to abortion and ...

Women often worry about weight gain when they start taking birth control pills. This worry usually comes from what they have ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.

Birth control can make your boobs grow because it can cause water retention in your breasts. IUDs are unlikely to increase breast size because they either contain no hormones or just progestin. Birth ...