A new study builds on previous findings linking hormonal contraceptive use to an increased risk of a cardiovascular event. While certain forms of hormonal birth control have been associated with ...

In a study with 195 adults, researchers found that arm cuff size made a noticeable difference when measuring BP. Healio spoke with Tammy M. Brady, MD, PhD, about the study findings and the ...

However, one possible risk of oral contraceptives and other types of hormonal-based birth control methods is bone loss. It’s thought this may occur from a reduced bone mineral density (BMD).

Taking common pain relievers while using hormonal birth control may increase the risk of certain blood clots, new research suggests. People who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – known ...

Health This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times By Tracy Swartz Published Feb. 13, 2025, 2:17 p.m. ET ...

Prolonged use of some progesterone hormone drugs is linked to an increased risk of requiring surgery for a type of benign brain tumor. The corresponding study was published in the BMJ. Meningiomas ...

But for those women who are at higher risk of breast cancer or are otherwise concerned about the potential risks associated with hormonal birth control, it’s important to know that other options ...

Dr. Meaidi and her team suggest that women can lower risk by choosing medium-risk or low- or no-risk birth control formulations. Medium-risk contraception was defined as all other combined oral ...

"Hormonal birth control makes you fat, doubles risk of depression & triples risk of suicide," Musk wrote Feb. 16, on his platform, X. "This is the clear scientific consensus, but very few people ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Millions of women in the United States trust the safety of their birth control, never imagining it could lead to severe health conditions like a brain tumor. Yet, cases ...

Henderson said her cardiologist had to greenlight which contraception she could use. She uses a progestin-only birth control implant that's more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy.

The conversation around birth control has long focused on its benefits: preventing unwanted pregnancies, regulating menstrual cycles, and even treating hormonal disorders. But a new study suggests ...