TiKTokers ― some of whom bill themselves as “holistic healers” ― have been arguing that hormonal birth control comes with too many risk to be safe to use. Illustration: Kelly Caminero/HuffPost; Photo: ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I can hardly remember a time when I wasn’t on birth control. Doctors put me on the pill at 16 to help ...

After getting an IUD, one woman started noticing unexpected hair changes – in places she'd already had laser removal. Here’s why it happens, and what to know before you book in I can hardly remember a ...

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I can hardly remember a time when I wasn’t on birth control. Doctors put me on the pill at 16 to help manage the agonizingly heavy periods that had plagued me since I was 11 years old. For me, getting ...

Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions to Prudie here. More than 13 ...

A Houston woman is suing Pfizer, claiming that their birth control Depo Provera caused her to develop a brain tumor. The Houston case is one of hundreds of suits against Pfizer making similar claims.

Opill is the first OTC daily birth control pill you can get without a prescription. It's safe, effective, and puts the ...

Though pharmacists are allowed to prescribe birth control, we can boost the number who participate by offering guidance on state training, billing and workflow. Credit: Getty Images. The state ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...

Many people assume that once you start taking “the pill” or using other hormonal contraceptives, ovulation completely stops. While that’s true for most users, there are situations where ovulation can ...