Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy when taken ...

A young woman in a TikTok video unfolds a drug information package insert, revealing a paper large enough to cover her curled up body. “When they forget to give you a blanket but you brought your ...

For over 60 years, hormonal birth control has been sold as a quick fix for acne, reproductive health conditions, pregnancy prevention, or simply the inconvenience of periods. Yet women are beginning ...

The effectiveness of birth control pills depends on regular use, but some dietary supplements may interfere with the function ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An upcoming lecture at the University of Texas is exploring the less talked about impacts of birth control on a woman’s body. The Hot Science Cool Talks lecture, taking place Nov. 15 ...

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 ...

Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) is a brand-name oral tablet. It’s prescribed to help prevent pregnancy and treat other conditions in adults and certain children. As with other drugs, Yaz can ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways The vaginal ring (NuvaRing or Annovera) is hormonal birth control that ...

Birth control pills are highly effective, but certain foods, drinks, and supplements can interfere with their absorption or ...

For decades, far-right political agendas have targeted contraceptive access, portraying hormonal birth control as unsafe — or ...