Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

Non-hormonal birth control includes copper IUDs, the barrier method, and sterilization. The effectiveness of non-hormonal ...

The spread of medical misinformation on social media has resulted in misconceptions about the safety and efficacy of hormonal birth-control methods. The long-standing lack of physician transparency ...

A new study shows access to birth control has increased following the FDA's approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill. In the two years since the pill went on the market, there's a 31.8% ...

Contrary to popular belief, birth control will not cause weight gain or infertility, and it is not 100% effective at ...

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 ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...