Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD Key Takeaways Studies show that weight does not change how well birth control pills work.Following the pill schedule is more important for effectiveness than ...

Two years after the FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research shows it’s effectively expanding access to contraception. Women who took nonprescription Opill (norgestrel) ...

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...