Every woman I know has a story about contraception – and none of them are good. In fact, some of them describe the worst mental and physical health issues they’ve experienced, from incessant bleeding ...

Contraceptive methods are designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If used correctly, the contraceptive injection is more than 99 per cent effective and you can have sex without the worry of getting ...

Why do so many women stop taking the pill despite its proven protection against pregnancy? New research from the University of Sheffield suggests the answer may lie in the mind as much as the body. A ...

In 2016, a two-hormone birth control method for men made headlines. The injection showed promise, but Stage II trial was stopped after an independent review panel found the drug had “too many side ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan 24 (Reuters) - Manufacturers should collect more data on the potential side effects of birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives after they reach the market, a U.S.

A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an ...

When a Thousand Oaks 16-year-old started taking birth control pills, she hoped it would relieve her symptoms of endometriosis. The pill provided some relief, but the severe effects it had on her mood ...

A male birth control pill has been found to be safe in early-stage clinical trials without any negative side effects, researchers have said. The new hormone-free pill, which aims to decrease sperm ...

Side effects experienced when taking oral contraception may be affected by women's expectations and beliefs about the pill, according to an exploratory study by psychologists. Researchers at the ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Novel methods of contraception are being introduced. For example, ZabBio is designing a ...

As I sat perched at the edge of my bed, the tension that had been gripping the back of my head, neck and left shoulder felt like it was intensifying. Defeated at the thought of having to endure ...

Grapefruit may interact with birth control and hormones by affecting a certain enzyme in the body. However, there is limited scientific research proving a link. Grapefruit can inhibit an enzyme in the ...