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 ...
Reversible male hormonal contraception could reach the market within five to 10 years. But why has this development been so slow?
Contraception is personal - "see how you get on” is not a complete strategy.
Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...
While millions of women rely on hormonal birth control for reproductive health management many remain unaware of its potential effects on hair growth and texture. These changes often overlooked in ...
A commonly accepted practice is to require clinical breast and pelvic examinations before beginning the use of hormonal contraceptives. Stewart and associates reviewed and summarized the published ...
Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...
The long-acting progestogen injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate have been found to adversely affect bone mineral density in adult premenopausal ...
A healthy 20-year-old nonsmoker's lung collapsed as he blew out birthday candles. Doctors say his tall, slim build may have set the stage. Three Weeks After Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery, a 2-Year-Old's ...
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 ...
When it comes to using birth control to prevent pregnancy, you have several options. These can be divided into two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal forms of birth control. Hormonal birth control ...
Most men would embrace contraception designed for them, such as on-demand pills taken before sex, a daily hormonal gel or a ...