New research suggests certain types of hormonal contraceptives are linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Estrogen-containing contraceptives — especially the vaginal ring and skin patch — ...

At the awards ceremony at the 2018 Wildflower Triathlon, professional triathlete Kelly O'Mara wondered if she should quit her birth control pill. She was sitting with several other athletes and they ...

Some research suggests hormonal birth control can affect mood, stress, and overall mental health. The potential impact varies by method and from person to person. All hormonal birth control methods ...

Almost two-thirds of U.S. women of reproductive age use some kind of contraception, according to the latest federal data. And millions of them use methods that contain hormones, including birth ...

The hours between dinner and bedtime represent a critical window that shapes hormonal patterns far more than most people realize. While daytime habits receive abundant attention, emerging research ...

If you are a hormonal birth control user who relied on the advice that lower hormones in your chosen method meant a decrease in cancer risks, particularly breast cancer, you may want to reconsider.

Both progestin-only and combined hormonal birth control slightly raises the chances of getting breast cancer, a new study with the University of Oxford found, but the overall risk remains low. The ...

Strength training helps balance hormone levels which effects the overall health of women in a way that cardio and eating ...

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Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher have been participating in a clinical trial at UC Davis Health to test a reversible hormonal birth control gel for men. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis) Matthew Treviño and ...