Reproductive factors in women, such as a later starting age of menstruation, having children, breastfeeding and use of oral contraceptives, are associated with a reduced risk of death, according to research published in the ...
Oct 29, 2015
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The federal Indian Health Service has finalized a policy that makes emergency contraception more accessible to American Indian women.
Oct 16, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Spironolactone may be an effective treatment for female pattern hair loss (FPHL), especially among patients with signs of hyperandrogenism, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal ...
Sep 26, 2015
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Birth control pills cause a small but significant increase in the risk of the most common type of stroke, according to a comprehensive report in the journal MedLink Neurology.
Sep 18, 2015
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In recent years, evidence has been building that injectable contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera or DMPA) is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection. Now a study published in the September ...
Sep 1, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Oral contraceptives—also known as birth control pills—may ease pain and improve functioning in women with rheumatoid arthritis, a small German study suggests.
Aug 28, 2015
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New research indicates that use of oral contraceptives may provide benefits for women with inflammatory arthritis.
Aug 18, 2015
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The contraceptive pill has prevented some 200,000 cases of womb cancer over the last decade in rich nations alone, according to research published Wednesday.
Aug 4, 2015
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A group of Colorado nuns said Thursday they will go to the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a ruling that allows their employees to receive birth control from a third party under the Affordable Care Act, fueling a combustible ...
Jul 23, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Multiple attributes influence contraceptive decision making, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Jul 13, 2015
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