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Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...

A male birth control pill has been found to be safe in early-stage clinical trials without any negative side effects, researchers have said. The new hormone-free pill, which aims to decrease sperm ...

Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), are becoming increasingly popular among those trying to lose weight. But a rise in so-called "Ozempic babies" has led the ...

Hormonal contraceptives, widely used by women of reproductive age, exert systemic influences beyond birth control, extending to mood regulation, cognitive processing and neural architecture. Synthetic ...

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Correspondence to Dr Jackie L Whittaker, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; jackie.whittaker{at}ubc.ca Objective Assess the ...

For many women, the transition into perimenopause can be a confusing and often frustrating time. Hormonal shifts trigger symptoms ranging from irregular cycles to hot flashes, mood changes, sleep ...

The first female oral contraceptive was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1960. In the 65 years since its inception, it has become a commonly used drug. The same cannot be said for ...