Women using estrogen-containing contraceptives vs. not using any systemic hormonal contraceptives had reduced odds for ...

Current or recent use of progestin-only contraceptives was associated with a small increase in risk of breast cancer, similar to the risk associated with combined hormonal contraceptives, according to ...

Researchers evaluated the association between the use of various hormonal contraceptives and the risk for surgically treated intracranial meningioma.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Combination estrogen and progestin hormone therapy can serve as a “necessary evil” for ...

Progesterone is a natural reproductive hormone that declines during perimenopause and menopause. Progestin is a synthetic version of progesterone, and micronized progesterone is a bioidentical form.

Exeltis USA announced the commercial launch of Slynd (drospirenone), which is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Slynd is a progestin-only contraceptive that ...

Women with congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) need to be cautious when taking an oral contraceptive (OC), observational data suggest—those on progestin-only pills are nearly three times more likely to ...

Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Associate Research Scientist, Reproductive Sciences Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan It is unclear whether the "culprit" ...

Mirena is a type of intrauterine devices (IUD) that prevents pregnancy for up to 6 years. It works by releasing a hormone called levonorgestrel, a type of progestin. Because of this, Mirena is not ...

People take birth control for a variety of reasons — for some, it helps with health conditions like endometriosis, and for others, it’s simply their chosen method of pregnancy prevention and ...

On Monday, Paris-based drug company HRA Pharma sent a formal request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking that the regulatory agency approve birth control pills for over-the-counter ...