There are countless posts on social media about taking a “break” or doing a “cleanse” from birth control, and how hormonal birth control is “unnatural” – but this is not helpful advice. If you are on ...

Some women are quitting hormonal birth control, even though they're not ready for pregnancy. Doctors warn some may be swayed by misleading medical claims online.

Social media is full of myths about contraception. Dr. Jackie Walters says it’s time to trust science—not internet hearsay—to ...

Myths about birth control have long proliferated in the US (thanks in part to the abysmal state of sex ed), but recent events have amplified their spread—namely, the rise of influencers sharing ...

Birth control pills, while offering reproductive freedom, carry a complex health profile. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, ...

M aybe, you were prescribed birth control as a pre-teen to manage your heavy periods and never really thought about it again.

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 ...

The combination birth control pills, manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, were recalled last month due to potential ...

A Sept. 18 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes a picture of a gold microchip resting on a person's fingertip. “Bill Gates has invented a birth control microchip that can be switched on ...

Because you may need more than just diapers and wipes. It’s no secret that having a baby can come with a long to-do list. From setting up the nursery to learning how to properly install a car seat (I ...