Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.
Recent research from Denmark indicates a higher risk of heart attack and stroke associated with hormonal contraceptives, ...
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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 Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring. But medical authorities in other countries increasingly ...