More than 1.5 million women rely on oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) for noncontraceptive purposes, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Especially among the teenage demographic, 82% of girls between ...

There are more safe and effective options than ever before but what’s safe for one person may not be the best option for ...

Blame it on squeamish American culture, but birth control methods and ladies’ hygiene products are often advertised with cutesie suggestion, capturing your attention with synchronized swimmers, for ...

CHICAGO -- A world without "the pill" is unimaginable to many young women who now use it to treat acne, skip periods, improve mood and, of course, prevent pregnancy. They might be surprised to learn ...

Hormonal acne often appears as painful cysts on the lower face due to hormonal fluctuations, especially before menstruation. Dermatologists recommend using topical benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid ...