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 ...

Several forms of hormonal birth control could come with a higher risk for ischemic stroke and heart attack, recent research found.

Compared with women who did not use hormonal contraception, women who used depot medroxyprogesterone acetate had a relative ...

A popular method of birth control has been linked to the development of a specific type of brain tumor in multiple studies — and patients are now suing the manufacturer.

Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work?

People who get migraines with aura have long been told to avoid birth control containing estrogen because it may increase stroke risk.

Birth defects are the leading cause of death in infants. The risks often start before some women even know they’re pregnant.

Hormonal birth control does not directly cause seizures but certain methods may influence seizure activity in people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders.