More than 90% of women say they experience premenstrual symptoms of some kind, according to the Office on Women's Health, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services. Symptoms may ...

Studies have suggested for decades that birth control pills containing both estrogen and progestogen — synthetic versions of female hormones — may slightly elevate one's risk of breast cancer. But ...

preventing pregnancy may be desired for a good portion of your life. Let’s break down the basics of how you can make a decision. 1. Do I have access to a medical provider?. Access to health care is ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

New research shows that all hormonal birth control methods raise your risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers found that your risk increases with advancing age. Experts explain what you should ...

The VTE rate ratios were significantly greater for all forms of hormonal contraception, except for progestin-only pills, compared with non-use. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to be a risk ...

A new study has linked most hormonal contraceptives to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The paper, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at the prescription records of more than ...

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Hormonal contraception has revolutionised women’s health, offering reproductive freedom and the ability to plan pregnancies safely. From birth control pills and patches to hormonal IUDs and injections ...