If you're thinking about starting birth control, you may have a few lingering questions about what side effects you'll have to deal with after you go on it. And not all hormonal birth control users ...

Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how... There are so many types of birth control. Here's how to ...

If you are a hormonal birth control user who relied on the advice that lower hormones in your chosen method meant a decrease in cancer risks, particularly breast cancer, you may want to reconsider.

Nothing’s scarier than a pregnancy scare — that is, if that’s not what you want in this stage of life. If you’re currently ...

All hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast cancer. A new study is offering more information for women about whether the type of birth control they take increases their risk of ...

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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.

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 ...

Most, if not all, forms of hormonal birth control, from pills to implants to intrauterine devices (IUDs), increase the risk of developing breast cancer, a new study suggests. It was known that ...

Turning to social media influencers for advice on a variety of topics is second nature for many young people. But when it comes to information about sexual health and certain types of birth control, ...

Birth control and spironolactone are two different types of medications, but they both directly affect sex hormones. Spironolactone is a complex drug. It’s commonly used to treat acne symptoms and ...