The birth control patch is considered a relatively safe, low maintenance method of hormonal contraception. Many people choose the patch instead of another birth control method — such as the pill, ...

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Birth control apps — also known as cycle tracking apps, menstrual cycle tracking apps, family planning apps, and fertility apps — are designed for people who menstruate who want to be on top of their ...

Birth control pills, taken alone or paired with the drug metformin, did not raise the risk of metabolic syndrome, a precursor of heart disease and diabetes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome ...

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Most forms of birth control require storage in dry, cool places at room temperature. Direct sunlight and extreme temperatures may cause them to break down and become less effective. Prolonged periods ...

If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Benlysta is a safe choice for you. Monoclonal antibodies, such as belimumab (the active drug in Benlysta), may affect the immune system ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Misinformation about birth control continues to be shared across multiple popular social media platforms, researchers at UNLV have found. A new study published by a group of ...

That birth control is completely in consonance with Jewish tradition is pointed out in a resolution adopted by the Rabbinical Assembly of America at a session of its executive council on February 13 ...

Charlotte Freed first got a hormonal IUD when she was a teenager. She wasn't sexually active at the time, but she wanted to be protected from pregnancy before she started college. This was also a time ...