Increased relative risk of stroke and myocardial infarction, but absolute risk is low Approximately 80% of women worldwide have used hormonal contraception at some point in their lives.1 This high ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark ...

CERTAIN contraceptives may carry a risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a new study. While the overall risk is very low, researchers said medics should be aware of the risks ...

Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their ...

Contraceptives have come a long way in the last couple of years, from the pull-out method being the only thing available at the time to the syringe method to devices like condoms and diaphragms ...

I figured I’d skip it. For a long time it looked as though my plan would work: I was in the latter half of my fifties before ...

While contraception may be the last thing on your mind after giving birth, it is vital unless you want to get pregnant again!

In 1960, a new drug revolutionized society from the bedroom to the streets. The introduction of a hormonal contraceptive, the birth control pill, gave women reproductive autonomy and a more effective ...

Doctors weigh in on the new entrant into the self-care domain, the wellness patch, that has found its spot in Katrina Kaif ...

Many people rely on birth control to plan their family, manage health issues, or simply to avoid an unexpected pregnancy.