Some women believe the birth control shot caused their meningiomas, a tumor that grows from the lining of the brain.

After quitting most methods of birth control, you’ll return to normal fertility within a few menstrual cycles or sooner. The ...

If you’re sexually active and don’t want to get pregnant right now, birth control is one of the most effective tools available. Understanding what your options are, and how to get access to ...

GYN, a two-time breast cancer survivor, and a reality TV star on Bravo’s Married to Medicine. But ask her what truly drives ...

Many people assume that once you start taking “the pill” or using other hormonal contraceptives, ovulation completely stops. While that’s true for most users, there are situations where ovulation can ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Hormonal birth control has always been the norm for many but as personalized wellness grows, researchers and clinicians have ...

Women don’t have to have a period every month, doctors say, and it’s safe to use birth control pills to space out your periods to every few months — or even have none at all — if you choose. The ...

The rumor originated from New York Times reporting about the Trump administration destroying $10 million in contraceptives meant to go abroad.

Thanks to TikToks, sketchy health blogs, and Thanksgiving soapboxes courtesy of your toxic aunt, the rumor that birth control affects your ability to perform athletically has been spread far and wide ...