This cohort study found associations between hormonal contraceptives and depression risk among first-time moms in the first year postpartum. Researchers found that initiating hormonal contraception ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For up to 10% of women, however, hormone contraceptives can increase their risk of depression. Hormones, including estrogen and ...

New research explores how hormonal contraceptive use may influence cardiovascular and thrombotic risk in women, including ...

It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here's what the debate is missing.

Using hormonal contraception like birth control pills and intrauterine devices can come with side effects, though most doctors say the risk of severe problems is low. But in a new report published in ...

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 than ...

As misinformation about women’s health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Weight gain is commonly cited as a side effect of hormonal contraception, and may lead to discontinuation or reluctance to initiate. This view is widely held among clients and providers. Combination ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald recently signed a standing order authorizing pharmacists to dispense three types of hormonal contraception ...

As misinformation about women's health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...