Spotting while on birth control is common, especially during the first few months as your body adjusts to the hormones. It’s usually very light and may appear pink or brown. Breakthrough bleeding is ...

Although birth control pills typically reduce or eliminate period pain, some people report cramping as a side effect. Cramping caused by oral contraceptives is usually temporary. Most birth ...

I managed to carry on working but began feeling lethargic – so finally after a few weeks I went to see my GP who immediately diagnosed a urinary tract infection (UTI). I was astonished – I ...

“I want a new birth control implant placed ASAP,” she said. “The one you have already in your arm is still effective until 2026,” I said. “I need it now, before anything changes,” she sai ...

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

BOSTON – Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave birth Monday afternoon to a healthy baby girl, her office announced. Wu and her husband Conor welcomed baby Mira Wu Pewarski around 2 p.m. The couple ...

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]. The White House has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have ensured private health insurance plans cover birth control when it is ...

Birth rates in Italy have been falling for years but the problem is particularly acute in small, often isolated communities where the population is ageing and there are no longer couples of ...

A pregnant woman was sent home from the hospital after a midwife mistook her painful contractions for a urine infection - only for her to give birth hours later. Philippa Wadsworth was rushed to ...

While birth control is highly effective, no contraceptive method is 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. Each method has a different success rate, and factors like forgetting a pill can increase the ...

On January 2, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had alleged that around 1,000 from Malegaon misrepresented themselves as Bangladeshi Rohingyas to obtain birth certificates. “The Nashik Collector and Nashik ...

“A UTI isn’t treated with dietary changes,” says Philippe E. Zimmern, MD, director of the Cain Bladder Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “That means following your doctor ...