If you’re ready to make the life-altering decision to obtain permanent birth control, check out our list of 4 easiest forms of permanent birth control for men and women. While many people are actively ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – The availability of a reversible ...

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 ...

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 ...

A birth control ring is a small and flexible ring a person inserts into their vagina. The ring releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. The birth control ring is a type of hormonal contraception.

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

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 ...

Hormonal birth control is a method of preventing pregnancy. Some types of antibiotics and other medications can interact with hormonal birth control, causing it to be less effective. Birth control, or ...