It seems like the definition of pregnancy should be simple: You either are or you're not. But medical experts disagree with some conservative lawmakers about what constitutes a pregnancy and therefore ...

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in Denmark ...

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...

Birth control. Of course you’ve heard of the term, but do you really know anything about it? You might have a slight clue about how your semen can get someone pregnant, and how birth control can help ...

Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...

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 ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

Maddie is a former writer and editor for Forbes Advisor Health. She is based in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to joining Forbes Health, Maddie was a personal finance editor at Credible where she ...

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.