Some common hormonal contraceptives are linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than others. This is shown by a ...

Explore different types of contraceptive methods to find the best birth control options for your needs and lifestyle.

There’s no question that contraceptives have been fundamental in the modern fight for gender equality. Since women and birthing people gained the ability to choose if and when they wanted children, ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...

A study published in JAMA Oncology looks at hormonal contraceptive formulations and breast cancer risk in women under 50. Dr Ramón Salazar, Head of Medical Oncology at the Catalan Institute of ...

Some common hormonal contraceptives are linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than others. This is shown by a new ...

Taking the pill doesn't lower your sexual desire, contrary to popular belief, according to research published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. The authors of the research, from the University of ...

Different types of hormonal contraceptives may carry distinct risk of developing breast cancer, serving women make well-considered choices.

According to a consultant in reproductive medicine and surgery from Oxford University, contraceptives do not cause infertility or cancer. Neither do they affect a woman`s sexual desire. [iStockphoto] ...