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 ...

Contraception is personal - "see how you get on” is not a complete strategy.

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos are turning to modern family planning methods, but concerns about weight gain, depression, infertility, sexual problems and cancer continue to shape how women ...

A KFF survey finds widespread exposure to misleading contraception claims, particularly through social media and other online ...

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, ...

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 ...

News articles in recent weeks have documented the spread of misinformation about hormonal birth control methods on popular social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube and X, formerly called Twitter.

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 ...

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 ...

The long-acting progestogen injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate have been found to adversely affect bone mineral density in adult premenopausal ...