Share on Pinterest Hormonal birth control has been associated with stroke and heart attack risk, but the overall risk remains low. SDI Productions/Getty Images New research suggests combined oral ...

1 in 4 sexually active women has used injectable birth control, administered into the muscle by a clinician, but many may be unaware of its association with meningioma, the most common brain tumor in ...

People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that ...

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 ...

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 ...

For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn't just about preventing pregnancy. The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In ...