Taking a combination birth control pill with a lower dose of estrogen may reduce symptoms like headache, nausea, water ...

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

Imagine juggling work and pregnancy at the same time — women can pull off anything, right? While we cheer you on, there’s an ...

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

A Danish study highlights the increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke associated with certain hormonal ...

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

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...

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

The study revealed the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms from various types of synthetic hormones, providing important information going beyond just progesterone-only or combined.

The sex hormones estrogen and progesterone control the menstrual cycle. Estrogen and progesterone levels dip at the start of your period. When your period ends, estrogen levels start increasing again.