About 150 million women around the world take the pill, mostly for birth control but also to regulate periods or reduce acne. The combined (estrogen and progesterone) pill and progesterone-only pill ...

Considering taking the oral contraceptive pill? From how it works to who it’s best suited for (and the side effects no one ...

Evidence shows that birth control pills containing the hormones estrogen and progestin can increase the risk of different types of cancers and decrease the risk of others.  Since 1999, the World ...

Opill, also known as a “mini pill,” contains only progestin, a synthetic version of progesterone. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta The Food and Drug Administration approved a hormonal contraceptive pill to ...

When talking about The Morning After Pill (also known as Plan B), most people know the basics: It’s a pill you can take in the days following unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy. But that simple ...

Opill (norgestrel) is an over-the-counter oral birth control pill. Opill can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include irregular periods, headache, and nausea. The Food and ...

Opill (norgestrel) is a brand-name birth control pill that’s taken to help prevent pregnancy. It’s available over the counter. As with other drugs, Opill can cause side effects, such as headache and ...