Share on Pinterest A modeling study suggests hormone doses in contraceptives could safely be lowered. Image credit: Amanda Lawrence/Stocksy. Researchers recently looked at hormone levels in ...

All hormone contraceptives, including progestagen-only “minipills,” carry a small “excess risk” of breast cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford, but the overall ...

A nationwide prospective cohort study was conducted of all Danish first-time users of the continuous levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (52 mg, 19.5 mg, and 13.5 mg doses), among individuals ...

Birth control pills are a highly effective way to prevent pregnancy, but some foods and supplements can interfere with how the pills work or increase the risk of unwanted side effects.

In recent years, our understanding of the intricate relationship between hormones and mental health has deepened significantly. From the rollercoaster of emotions during menstruation to the emotional ...