From a pool of over 2 million women of reproductive age, users of most methods of hormonal contraception -- including ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to a research letter published online Feb.

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

A real-world Danish registry study showed a significant increased relative risk, but small absolute risk, for stroke and ...

If you’re fed up of modern-day contraceptives, spare a thought for the ancient Romans. While nowadays you can get your hands ...

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...