Women using hormonal IUDs have a 40% higher breast cancer risk, but the overall risk remains low, particularly for younger women.
How does the brain react to birth control? A researcher scanned herself 75 times to find out
Heller's research reveals that brain changes occur throughout the menstrual cycle and are influenced by contraceptive use, highlighting the need for more data.
IUDs and Breast Cancer Risk: What to Know
Women using hormonal IUDs have a 40% higher breast cancer risk, but the overall risk remains low, particularly for younger women.
How does the brain react to birth control? A researcher scanned herself 75 times to find out
Heller's research reveals that brain changes occur throughout the menstrual cycle and are influenced by contraceptive use, highlighting the need for more data.
If Supreme Court Restricts Abortion Pills, Birth Control Could Be Next
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on restricting access to abortion medication mifepristone.
A broad ruling against FDA approvals for mifepristone could impact access to other controversial medications like emergency contraception and birth control pills.
A third of trans men can ovulate after gender-affirming treatment, study finds
One-third of trans men on testosterone can ovulate
Findings show testosterone's variable impact on ovarian tissue
The Right to Contraception Act heads to a vote in the Senate
The Right to Contraception Act faces hurdles in the U.S. Senate vote despite being crucial for reproductive rights.
How do you put pigeons on the pill? Scientists test contraceptives to curb pest numbers
Innovative methods using contraceptives in wildlife control aim to provide more humane and effective solutions for managing populations of invasive and pest species.