The Citizen

Birth Control Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All — And Women’s Medical Center Wants Patients to Know Their Options

For many women, choosing birth control can feel overwhelming. There are pills, patches, implants, injections, hormonal IUDs, ...
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Gynae reveals which birth control method is right for you: Pills, IUDs, and more

Choosing birth control is a key part of managing your reproductive health. It’s not just about preventing pregnancy. Birth control can also help with hormonal issues, reduce period pain, and fit your ...

FDA Approves Labeled Strength Update of TWIRLA® (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Birth Control Patch

TWIRLA is a birth control patch for women with Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m 2 who can become pregnant. It contains two female hormones, a progestin called levonorgestrel, and an estrogen ...

Women are opting for natural birth control methods to avoid hormonal effects

Experts still recommend women talk to their gynaecologists for the best contraceptive methods for their body as it is not a ...
Houston Public Media

Influencers criticize birth control and push 'natural' methods. Here's what to know

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 ...
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Taking birth control pills may increase binge eating habits in women

A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, suggests that women who are actively taking combined contraceptive pills may be ...
Politifact

The birth control pill and cancer: What are the risks?

Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others. Since 1999, the World Health ...