Women who use an oral contraceptive might want to consider using a back-up method after starting a weight loss drug.

New research has revealed that women taking a widely-used contraceptive pill for extended periods may face a slightly ...

Researchers found that women who had taken desogestrel continuously for more than five years had a slightly elevated risk of ...

A nurse practitioner spoke on the phone with patients in states with abortion bans, assessed their medical eligibility and ...

The contraceptive pill is so often treated as the default option for people ... the impact on my life all signalled something more. I was prescribed Microgynon and sent away. No further investigation, ...

A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open Research ...

Younger women with asthma who use the progesterone-only contraceptive pill, often referred to as the mini pill, may face a heightened risk of severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests.

Alternatives to the contraceptive pill include the hormonal or copper intrauterine device (IUD), injectable contraceptives, the implant, or the vaginal ring. Credit: New Africa via Shutterstock. The ...

The conventional pill for pregnancy prevention includes brands such as Microgynon or Rigevidon. Alternative options include the hormonal or copper intrauterine device (IUD), injectable contraceptives, ...

Upset and frustrated by this unplanned conception, Kollie questioned the reliability of the Microgynon contraceptive pill, her supposed protection against pregnancy. Did it fail, or was it simply used ...

Over-the-counter contraceptives, issued without medical advice, leave Liberian women open to unplanned pregnancies. Skip to content Bringing science & development together through news & analysis Menu ...