Some birth control pills, devices linked to greater heart risks
The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds.
This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times
After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the estrogen-progestin pill — known colloquially as the birth control pill — to twice ...
Do Birth Control Pills Cause Higher Risk Of Heart Diseases?
Birth control has been a great tool for planning and helping people figure out their family goals. But like many other medications, birth control pills also have a lot of side effects, research has also shown that could have a big effect on the heart health of women.
Could the Birth Control Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?
A new study suggests taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of ovarian cancer.Ovarian cancer is known as the silent killer because symptoms often do
Combined contraceptive pill could ‘double risk of stroke and heart attack’
BMJ study finds non-oral combined contraceptives to carry the highest risk, but doctors advise women against stopping birth control
Combination Birth Control Pills Could Block Blood Flow To Your Brain
A recent study found that vaginal rings and even skin patches had used the same combination of hormones that pose similar health risks.
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The Forgotten—and Incredibly Important—History of the Abortion Pill
The Feminist Majority Foundation, they were heroic. They collected over 700,000 petitions from people across the United ...
Certain Birth Control Pills, Devices Linked to Higher Heart Risks
However, each woman's absolute risk remained low: Use of the estrogen/progestin pill translated to one extra stroke for every 4,760 women using the pill for one year, and one extra heart attack for ...
Post–Birth Control Syndrome Is Real, and the Symptoms Can Be Debilitating
Post–birth control syndrome, or PBCS, affects an estimated 1 in 5 women. It covers what happens when someone goes off ...
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Birth Control News
Feb. 3, 2025 — It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian ...
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The Pill Protects Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Says
Women who’ve ever used the contraceptive pill have a 26% lower risk of ovarian cancer, researchers say. Women who used the ...
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What Is the Vaginal Ring and What Does It Do?
The vaginal ring is a form of birth control that's been available in the U.S. since 2001. The ring is inserted into the ...
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Are hormonal contraceptives linked with cardiovascular risks?
A new study has called the attention of doctors before prescribing hormonal contraceptives, normally used for birth control ...