Birth control pills have been around for 40 years. There are a lot of positive reasons for women to use them, however evidence keeps mounting as to the risk involved.

Apr 5, 2010 - Kathryn Picoulin

Approved last year, Wyeth's Lybrel is touted as the no period contraceptive. The FDA and manufacturer warns though that inconvenient bleeding is common.

Mar 21, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

Discover the benefits of The Pill and why it is the world's most preferred form of contraceptive among women.

Sep 28, 2010 - Yan Hong Ng

What are the options available for birth control? Know your options and make the choice that is best for you and your body.

Dec 18, 2010 - Mary Rayme

Birth control pills and patches may be popular and easy to use, but they have many associated health risks that you may not know about.

Mar 5, 2007 - Linda Yu

New research shows that there is yet another downside to smoking in pregnancy. It turns out that smoking raises the risk of multiple types of birth defects.

Jul 13, 2011 - Brenda Lane

How long should you wait after stopping pill to conceive? How long will it to take to get pregnant? Does getting pregnant after pill use cause miscarriage?

Nov 6, 2010 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

A new "miracle" diet pill is on its way. Is it for you? Does it work? Is it safe? The real science behind Contrave and FDA explained. Is it worth it?

Dec 17, 2010 - M. Cord Ray

While epidurals generally give excellent pain relief during birth, there are several disadvantages to getting one which can affect both mother and baby.

Aug 22, 2008 - Christy Swift

The lofty themes of Greek tragedy, namely fate and destiny, man and gods, wrongdoing and consequence, originated in the myths.

Aug 8, 2009 - Christopher Mansour

Is giving birth in the hospital safer than having a home birth? According to the World Health Organization, for normal pregnancies the answer is no.

Jul 29, 2010 - Amy Giaquinto

Of all the anti-epileptic drugs used in pregnancy, valproate has the greatest risk of causing congenital malformations, including spina bifida.

Jun 11, 2010 - Sally Powrie

ADHD teens are more likely to be injured or killed in an automobile accident due to the symptoms of ADHD like inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.

Nov 19, 2010 - Erika Lyn Smith

Pet abuse and domestic violence are linked in many disturbing ways. Understanding this is an important step to addressing both problems.

Jul 8, 2010 - Debra L. Stang

Birth control pills are easy to use and appear harmless. Do the risks of oral contraceptives outweigh the advantages? Here is what every woman should know.

Apr 22, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Many women are interested in skipping or even completely stopping their periods and there are several drugs available to help them.

Nov 13, 2008 - Erica Arnold

Oral contraceptives containing estrogen can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.

Oct 9, 2010 - Chasity Goddard

Many women each year become pregnant. It is estimated that there are about 3.6 million births each year and it has been said that about half are unplanned.

Jan 18, 2011 - Kristin Turner

Many people don't know the symptoms of this life threatening condition, but it's a good idea to be informed.

Mar 20, 2010 - Kathy Gleason

About 50% of pregnancies are unplanned. Some of those mothers may choose an abortion. Knowing the side effects of abortion can help you make a decision.

Oct 10, 2008 - Brenda Lane