A major study finds a link between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer risk, raising concerns about contraceptive choices and long-term health.

Researchers state that while the absolute risk is low, it should still be taken into account when prescribing these products.

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

The study found the progestin-only intrauterine device (or IUD) was the only hormonal contraceptive not linked to an increased risk of either a heart attack or stroke. open image in gallery The ...

Contraceptives included estrogen-progestin pills, vaginal rings, patches, progestin-only pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), ...

intrauterine devices (IUDs), under-the-skin implants and intramuscular injections. Yonis' team compared the use of each woman's contraceptive of choice (or no use) against their history (if any ...