The company behind Opill didn't release specific data but said Monday in a statement that sales "have grown on a weekly basis ...

From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means the price will drop ...

The nervous system is a major target for both positive and negative actions of hormones while using hormonal contraceptives.

After a woman and her husband agreed that they did not want any more children, she began seeking more permanent solutions for ...

An experimental hormone-free male contraceptive pill, developed by YourChoice Therapeutics, is showing promise in early human trials. The pill, which interferes with vitamin A signaling necessary for ...

A new study has linked most hormonal contraceptives to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. The paper, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at the prescription records of more ...

VTE risk among women varied based on the type of hormonal contraceptive they used. These trends persisted regardless of BMI, smoking or family history. A woman’s risk for blood clots varied by ...

Discover why some women develop fibroids while others don't, from genetics and hormones to lifestyle and environmental ...

There are two main types of hormonal birth control and several different forms. The combined contraceptive pill contains ...

Share on Pinterest A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. SDI Productions/Getty Images New research ...