PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5)-- There are all kinds of reasons why those with uteruses take birth control. The hormone-based pills can have more of an impact beyond pregnancy prevention. Dr. Sharon Thompson ...

Choosing the right birth control method is an important personal decision that depends on your health, lifestyle, future pregnancy plans, and comfort level. One of the most common questions people ask ...

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OLYMPIA -- Several hundred thousand Washington women could gain insurance coverage for birth control under a new rule proposed yesterday by state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. Based on state ...

Not ready to start a family? A recent FDA approval means birth control is now available over the counter. Opill— developed by a pharmaceutical company owned by Perrigo— will hit pharmacy shelves in ...

Many women are trying to prevent pregnancy through various methods. One of the ways modern women avoid pregnancy is by using contraceptives. Birth control pills or oral contraceptives are drugs women ...

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Choosing between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control pills for perimenopause may depend on medical history, risk factors, age, and symptom severity. HRT and birth control pills may ...