Women have long blamed the birth-control pill for packing on extra pounds. Now it turns out excess weight may be to blame when the pill fails to prevent pregnancy. A study of Seattle women found that ...

If you're failing less, then you're succeeding more, right? That's exactly what appears to be happening with birth control in the United States, according to a new study released by the Guttmacher ...

You’ve been diligently taking your birth control at the same time every day, following all the rules to keep yourself protected. But what if your morning vitamins or that herbal supplement you take ...

The air in the bedroom felt suffocating as I watched the timer, muted and off-camera during a work call. I felt my heart beating in my ears. The timer dinged as my co-workers continued chatting in the ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...

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 ...

Hormonal birth control is a method of preventing pregnancy. Some types of antibiotics and other medications can interact with hormonal birth control, causing it to be less effective. Birth control, or ...

Colleen Renee Lis has heard people say: "Go out and buy every female member of your family Plan B for Christmas this year.” “That might truly be what I do," she said. Plan B, the morning-after pill ...

Spotting on birth control can happen if you miss taking a pill. Spotting can sometimes be a sign of pregnancy, especially if you miss doses. Heavy or long-lasting bleeding should prompt a visit to ...