Key Takeaways Long-term exposure to estrogen might protect brain health in womenWomen who took birth control pills had ...

For some women, using birth control pills comes with an unexpected side effect: stronger urges to overeat. A new Michigan ...

Researchers find higher emotional eating scores during active pill use, though experts say the clinical significance remains ...

The reason cited for the pull from market suggests a possible lack of effectiveness.

Women actively taking a combined contraceptive pill seem more likely to emotionally eat, a new study has found.

A new study from Michigan State University found increases in binge eating when taking hormone pills in the form of oral ...

At what age should a patient being treated for perimenopausal bleeding and other symptoms discontinue birth control pills? What tests do you recommend to confirm menopause?—ANN OSBORNE, NP, Concord, N ...

For the first time, women in the US can walk into a store and buy a supply of birth control pills right off the shelf, without the need for a prescription or health insurance. Opill, the first oral ...

Extended-cycle birth control pills involve taking one “active” pill daily for around 84 days before pausing for a 7-day break for withdrawal bleeding. After the break, the person begins taking the ...

Share on Pinterest A new rule proposed by the Biden-Harris administration could mean free over-the-counter birth control pills for millions of people. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The Biden-Harris ...

MSU has a satellite uplink/LTN TV studio and Comrex line for radio interviews upon request.Why this matters:Researchers at Michigan State University ...

A company is recalling four lots of birth control pills because the packaging may be missing some tablets or may have an incorrect number of placebos. The recall by Apotex Corp. is for Drospirenone ...