Women have long blamed the birth-control pill for packing on extra pounds. Now it turns out excess weight may be to blame when the pill fails to prevent pregnancy. A study of Seattle women found that ...

If you're failing less, then you're succeeding more, right? That's exactly what appears to be happening with birth control in the United States, according to a new study released by the Guttmacher ...

You’ve been diligently taking your birth control at the same time every day, following all the rules to keep yourself protected. But what if your morning vitamins or that herbal supplement you take ...

The air in the bedroom felt suffocating as I watched the timer, muted and off-camera during a work call. I felt my heart beating in my ears. The timer dinged as my co-workers continued chatting in the ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

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 ...

Spotting on birth control can happen if you miss taking a pill. Spotting can sometimes be a sign of pregnancy, especially if you miss doses. Heavy or long-lasting bleeding should prompt a visit to ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

“If you’re taking ashwagandha or thinking about taking ashwagandha, I just got a message from my doctor because I was interested in taking it,” Chimene begins. The TikToker then says she decided ...

Colleen Renee Lis has heard people say: "Go out and buy every female member of your family Plan B for Christmas this year.” “That might truly be what I do," she said. Plan B, the morning-after pill ...