There are more safe and effective options than ever before but what’s safe for one person may not be the best option for ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Last year, a school board in Arizona voted to “edit” a section of a high school honors biology textbook that included information about birth control and non-surgical abortion. But the state found ...