Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The effects of hormonal birth control on breast cancer risk have been studied for decades. Many studies over the years have shown ...

At the awards ceremony at the 2018 Wildflower Triathlon, professional triathlete Kelly O'Mara wondered if she should quit her birth control pill. She was sitting with several other athletes and they ...

New research suggests certain types of hormonal contraceptives are linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Estrogen-containing contraceptives — especially the vaginal ring and skin patch — ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis sheds light on the debated association between hormonal contraception and risk for idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

New research shows that all hormonal birth control methods raise your risk for developing breast cancer. Researchers found that your risk increases with advancing age. Experts explain what you should ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

False information on social media about contraception and expectations about side effects can lead some young women to stop ...

As much as they may be a small nuisance to take every day, oral contraceptives — that’s the pill — are here to stay (at least until better, longer-term, and more convenient birth control options come ...

Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher have been participating in a clinical trial at UC Davis Health to test a reversible hormonal birth control gel for men. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis) Matthew Treviño and ...

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