Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progesterone. The hormones prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation and changing the lining of your uterus (womb) and your vaginal discharge to ...

Can you get pregnant while using birth control? The short answer is yes. And it happens quite often. Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. And for almost half of those ...

Birth control can make your boobs grow because it can cause water retention in your breasts. IUDs are unlikely to increase breast size because they either contain no hormones or just progestin. Birth ...

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 ...

If you missed your pill and had unprotected sex, you may need an emergency contraceptive ...

If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

The anticipation of a Republican-controlled government with Donald Trump serving a second term as president has left some women fearful over access to reproductive healthcare. On the day after Trump's ...