Contraceptives increase postpartum depression risk among new mothers. The study identified the specific type, based on risk ...

Birth control is a blessing for people avoiding or delaying pregnancy However it is important to be aware of potential side ...

There are many different types of birth control pills. One of the most common is the combination pill, which contains synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Many brands of the ...

Birth control pills that contain both estrogen and progesterone (known as combination pills) are the most effective acne fighters. People who use the pill are 50% less likely to develop ovarian ...

Hormonal birth control involves everything from the pill and patch to the implant, IUD, and shot. There are two main types: One contains a type of synthetic progesterone called progestin ...

After decades of attempts to develop a male contraceptive pill, a new study suggests it could be a big step closer to reality ...

A CONTRACEPTIVE pill for men is on the horizon after early human trials found it to be safe. Up until now, the primary male birth control options have been condoms and vasectomy.  A ...

Approach could herald new way of delivering drugs beyond birth control — such as for HIV, TB, schizophrenia, chronic pain, or ...

The birth control pill is used by over 10 million women in ... Commonly known as "the shot," Depo-Provera, a long acting progestin hormone, is injected into a woman’s muscle every three months.