The FDA is expected to approve a period-stopping pill Tuesday. May 18, 2007— -- TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Women looking for a simple way to avoid their menstrual period could soon have access the ...

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...

So, you’re on the pill — or maybe you use the patch or the ring — but you still bleed every month. What gives? You might feel a twinge of jealousy towards others who use similar birth control but ...

According to posts on TikTok, hormonal birth control can cause a nearly unlimited list of ailments: Depression, irreversible infertility, acne, destruction of the gut biome, weight gain, balding, and ...

Since the approval of the first birth control pill in the 1960s, millions of women have relied on hormonal contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancies, regulate periods and manage other health ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...

The birth control pill is one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S. But in recent years, claims of side effects of the pill have filled social media platforms, often fueled by ...

Irregular periods after childbirth are normal and might take months to settle. Breastfeeding can delay your period’s return due to hormonal changes. Talk to a doctor if you experience very heavy ...

Advice for female travelers on how to deal with female health issues while they travel from periods to yeast infections and more. Travel advice that can help women travel better. Traveling abroad is ...

If you have an extremely short cycle, then the time you ovulate could overlap with your period and you could get pregnant if you have unprotected sex.