What is Slinda and how does it work? Oral contraceptive pills contain active ingredients based on the female sex hormones ...

Getty Images When taken as directed, norgestrel has 98% efficacy in preventing pregnancy in individuals who are adherent to the daily regimen. Norgestrel, (Opill) is the first over-the-counter (OTC) ...

For a contraceptive method that has been in use for more than five decades now and with major improvements to its brands, our relationship with the pill still remains cautious. Many women who use it ...

New research highlights a significant increase in postprandial glucose and insulin levels during the active phase of androgenic oral contraceptives, raising concerns about potential long-term ...

Despite widespread efforts to improve OC compliance, the results from this study suggest that the majority of OC users continue to miss active hormonal pills. Moreover, nearly a quarter of missed pill ...

Side effects experienced when taking oral contraception may be affected by women's expectations and beliefs about the pill, according to an exploratory study by psychologists. Researchers at the ...