Contemporary estrogen-progestin contraceptives are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.

Women at risk for low milk supply who received an etonogestrel implant as soon as 30 minutes after delivery reported similar ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the ...

Using hormonal birth control methods, such as "the pill," may increase users' risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, ...

A woman's contraceptive implant ended up in her lung; doctors believe the device migrated because it wasn't inserted in her upper arm properly.

(HealthDay News) — Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to a research letter published online Feb. 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Contraceptives included estrogen-progestin pills, vaginal rings, patches, progestin-only pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark ...

Researchers state that while the absolute risk is low, it should still be taken into account when prescribing these products.