While the pill is trusted for its effectiveness, it does not prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Also, the pill comes with some known side effects that every woman should know ...

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 ...

Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) is a prescription birth control pill used to help prevent pregnancy and manage symptoms of other conditions. Yaz can cause side effects ranging from mild to ...

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Emergency contraceptive pills, often called the “morning-after pill,” are widely used as a quick solution after unprotected ...

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 ...

Áine Rose Hurst, 19, died from a rare side effect of combination birth control pills — and now her family is speaking out to raise awareness of the risks ...

Male birth control is progressing. The first of its kind, a hormone-free male birth control pill, has been deemed safe for humans, Scientific American reported last month. But the question is, would ...