Many women take birth control pills to relieve the physical and mental symptoms of premenstrual stress and menstruation. However, scientists have found that the commonly recommended method for taking ...

Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) have become a quiet safety net for many young women today. In moments of fear, ...

The male contraceptive pill got a step closer to being a reality this week – potentially becoming available in the next few years. The drug – known as the YCT-529 pill – has undergone tests that ...

The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s ...

Extended-cycle birth control pills involve taking one “active” pill daily for around 84 days before pausing for a 7-day break for withdrawal bleeding. After the break, the person begins taking the ...

Share on Pinterest Two lots of the birth control pill Tydemy have been recalled due to a decreased amount of ascorbic acid. Getty Images The prescription oral contraceptive, Tydemy, may be less ...

Taking common painkillers while on the contraceptive pill may lead to a small increased risk of blood clots, research suggests. Experts said that while the risk is low, women should be informed of the ...

A TEENAGER died from a blood clot caused by taking a contraceptive pill, an inquest ruled. Áine Rose Hurst, 19, was taken to ...