Birth control pills

Mood changes and other side effects of birth control pills

Regular use of birth control pills can cause many side-effects, some mild and other critical. Read on to know the risks associated with oral contraceptives.
5 unsaid truths about contraceptive pills that you should be aware of

Contraceptive pills may seem like a perfect birth control solution. But there are some lesser known facts about using contraceptive pills that are worth knowing before you step out to buy one.
Contraception: Here is all you need to know about a new method and the ones that already exist

FDA has recently approved a new vaginal ring that protects you against unwanted pregnancy for as long as a year. Read on to know about it and other methods of contraception.
Stop believing these myths about contraceptive pills

Emergency contraceptive pills can be good if you had unprotected sex or missed taking your birth control pills.
Oral contraceptives could impar women's recognisition of emotions: Study

Oral contraceptives impair the ability to recognise emotional expressions of others which could affect the way users initiate and maintain intimate relationships, reveals a study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience.
Chinese researchers develops long-lasting and reversible male birth control method

Inspired from cocktails, such as the Galaxy, that bartenders make by layering colourful liquids in a glass, Chinese researchers have found a long-lasting and reversible male birth control method.
Birth control pills may block blood flow to brain: Study says

According to a new study conducted by the researchers at the Loyola University, birth control pills increase the risk of ischemic strokes which are usually caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
5 odd reasons that can trigger migraine

It is important for us to know the causes that lead to a particular condition. Here are a few odd reasons that can cause migraine. Check them out.
Newer forms of birth control pills can reduce risk of ovarian cancer, says study

Chances of ovarian cancer can be reduced even by the newer forms of birth control pills, suggested a recent study.
Contraception: You need to know about the side-effects of it

Dr Neha Karve, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis Network Hospital, explains you about how it can affect your health.
New male birth control pill found safe and effective

"Many men say they would prefer a daily pill as a reversible contraceptive, rather than long-acting injections or topical gels, which are also in development."
Can oral contraceptives or birth control pills help to prevent ovarian cancer?

Is this preventive measure helpful for every woman? Read to know!
Poison used by African hunters on arrows holds promise as male contraceptive

The effect of the contraceptive is reversible because it works only on mature cells.
Best contraception methods to prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancy

Dr Rishma Dhillon Pai talks about contraception methods that work to prevent STD and unwanted pregnancy and also about unsafe sex.
Are birth control pills the only hormonal method for contraception?

Not just OCPs (oral contraceptive pills), there are other commonly used hormonal methods of contraception.
World Contraception Day 2017: Can you have an emergency contraceptive pill if you miss a dose of birth control pills?

Emergency contraceptives may end up doing more damage than you can imagine.
7 tips to keep in mind before starting oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)

Bookmark this page if you are using oral contraceptive or birth control pills.
What to expect when you start OCPs (oral contraceptive pills)?

Read this before you pop that oral contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
What should you do when you miss a birth control pill?

Missing a birth control pill can get you pregnant. Find out what you should do to avoid pregnancy.
11 ways to prevent pregnancy

Having safe sex is easy if you are informed of the safety measures, we give you just that.