The company behind Opill didn't release specific data but said Monday in a statement that sales "have grown on a weekly basis ...

One type that many people have had success with, though, is progestin-only birth control. You may have heard the term thrown around at your doctor's office or even with your friends. But it can be ...

The nervous system is a major target for both positive and negative actions of hormones while using hormonal contraceptives.

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They found that combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives were associated with a doubling of the risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack. Progestin-only contraceptives, including pills and ...

Combination pills contain synthetic types of hormones known as estrogen and progestin. They come in different ratios, or combinations, of active and inactive ingredients. The combination pill is ...

There are also progestin-only forms such as “mini” pills, injections, implants, and hormonal IUDs. While previous studies have shown hormonal birth control could raise heart attack and stroke ...