Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.
Recent research from Denmark indicates a higher risk of heart attack and stroke associated with hormonal contraceptives, ...
It’s a weird time to talk about contraceptives. Here's what the debate is missing.
Millions of women worldwide rely on hormonal birth control methods to prevent pregnancy, but emerging research suggests certain contraceptive options may carry cardiovascular risks that deserve closer ...
Birth control options include hormonal methods like pills, patches, rings, and injections, as well as non-hormonal options like IUDs and condoms. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods ...
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Most of the world doesn’t require a prescription for birth control. Why do Canadians still need one?
Some Canadian doctors say patients on birth control need monitoring. But medical authorities in other countries increasingly ...
The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...
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