People who get migraines with aura—dots or zigzags in vision, or another sensory disturbance that typically occurs before the onset of a migraine—have long been told to avoid birth control that ...

Does birth control cause brain pressure? A major meta-analysis confirms that hormonal contraceptives, including IUDs and pills, are not associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

A new study found that a sizable minority of people with migraine with aura still receive prescriptions for estrogen-containing birth control pills and hormone therapy, despite treatment ...

Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased ...

The most common side effects of birth control methods are minor and temporary. But it’s important to be aware of the more serious risks, too, before you choose a contraceptive method. While birth ...

Birth control options include hormonal methods like pills, patches, rings, and injections, as well as non-hormonal options like IUDs and condoms. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods ...