Posts urging women to stop using traditional oral contraceptives are exploding online, in part due to influencers promoting them with hashtags like #stopthepill, #hormonefree and #naturalbirthcontrol.

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms (like infertility or even abortion) that it does not cause, or ...

The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...

Blame it on squeamish American culture, but birth control methods and ladies’ hygiene products are often advertised with cutesie suggestion, capturing your attention with synchronized swimmers, for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Birth control does not delay the biological onset of menopause. Menopause occurs when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and estrogen levels drop permanently, marking the end of reproductive function.

Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...