Using hormonal contraceptives does not increase the risk of painful episodes in women with sickle cell, and is generally safe, a review found.

There are many different kinds of birth control and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. They range from those that rely on ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Views writer Savannah Burke argues that cycle-tracking wellness trends spread birth control misinformation and threaten women ...

FemCap is a physician-invented, FDA-approved, non-hormonal contraceptive designed to offer safe, comfortable, and effective birth control without side effects. Developed by Dr. Alfred Shihata, FemCap ...

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 ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.