If you just started birth control pills and you're wondering whether you're protected from pregnancy yet, you've come to the right place. Grab a seat. Many women have this exact question right after ...

How does birth control work? There are basically two types of birth control pills, synthetic forms of the hormones progesterone and estrogen, which can be close to 100 percent effective at preventing ...

Research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.

If you have ever worried that years on the pill might affect your chances of getting pregnant, you are not alone. It is one of the most common concerns among women planning a family. But what does ...

Can stopping birth control pills affect blood sugar? An expert explains how hormonal contraceptives influence insulin ...

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills two years ago. The decision has dramatically increased access to contraception, according to a new study from ...