Some people may experience a change in breast size as a temporary side effect when taking birth control pills. It can take several months for breasts to return to their regular size. Although ...

There are countless posts on social media about taking a “break” or doing a “cleanse” from birth control, and how hormonal birth control is “unnatural” – but this is not helpful advice.

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 ...

Modern birth control pills don’t contain enough hormones to cause significant weight gain. If you’ve gained unexpected weight after starting the pill, it’s likely unrelated to your choice of ...

It's common to wonder how long you can be on birth control. Whether you choose a vaginal ring, patch, intrauterine device (IUD), implant, injection, or birth control pills, you might want to know ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed two bills into law earlier this week that will allow pharmacists in the state to prescribe hormonal birth control. House Bill 5436 gives Michigan ...

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 ...

Real talk: There’s no such thing as a birth control method that’s perfect for everyone. You need to find the one that fits into your life. There are lots of things to think about — like convenience, ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Monday enabling Michigan pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives. House Bill 5436 signed by Whitmer will allow pharmacists to issue prescriptions ...

The underlying legislation, House Bill 1169, would establish a statewide, taxpayer-funded “Access to Birth Control Program” to expand birth control options for Indiana residents earning at or ...