Getty Images When taken as directed, norgestrel has 98% efficacy in preventing pregnancy in individuals who are adherent to the daily regimen. Norgestrel, (Opill) is the first over-the-counter (OTC) ...

When it comes to preventing pregnancy, there’s an abundance of birth control methods out there. Whether you’re interested in the pill, or you want to learn more about other forms of contraception ...

An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. (JLco) Julia Amaral - stock.adobe.com This could be a tough pill to swallow. Scientists in Denmark ...

Many birth control pill packs have three weeks of active pills that contain either progestin or estrogen. A combination pill ...

There are many different kinds of birth control—and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. Some methods rely on the hormone progestin ...

Danish women on hormonal contraception were more likely to experience ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, though the absolute risk was low. Data suggest a dose-related association between ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds. Contraceptive vaginal rings and skin patches formulated ...

Combined estrogen-progestin as well as progestin-only contraceptive products are associated with a slightly increased risk of ischemic stroke and MI, a contemporary Danish study of more than 2 million ...