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 ...

Current or recent use of progestin-only contraceptives was associated with a small increase in risk of breast cancer, similar to the risk associated with combined hormonal contraceptives, according to ...

Researchers explore the links between birth control and depression, highlighting potential risks among adolescents.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Combination estrogen and progestin hormone therapy can serve as a “necessary evil” for ...

When navigating menopause and considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you might hear the terms progesterone and progestin. What’s the difference between progestin vs. progesterone? Though they ...

Women who used levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices (LG-IUDs) were 22% less likely to have a stroke than those who did not use hormonal contraception, new research suggested. The Danish study ...

On Monday, Paris-based drug company HRA Pharma sent a formal request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking that the regulatory agency approve birth control pills for over-the-counter ...

Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation (PPOS) is emerging as a versatile alternative to conventional protocols in assisted reproductive technology (ART). By harnessing synthetic progestins to inhibit ...

Progesterone is a natural reproductive hormone that declines during perimenopause and menopause. Progestin is a synthetic version of progesterone, and micronized progesterone is a bioidentical form.