Contraceptive

Hormonal contraception not associated with prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension

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Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs), is not associated with an increased prevalence of a brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension, according to a meta-analysis published on March 25, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension occurs when there is increased pressure in the … Read more

Combined oral contraceptive use associated with threefold increase in stroke risk in young women

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New research presented today at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2025 revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of cryptogenic ischaemic stroke (CIS) in young women. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking hormonal contraception to vascular risk in women of … Read more

Demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods in Ghana: trends and inequalities (2013–2022) | BMC Public Health

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In this study, the coverage of women with a demand for family planning satisfied with modern methods increased from 33.0% in 2013 to 49.5% in 2022 with an overall 3.8% annual increase in mDFPS. Coverage from this study is reportedly higher than some African countries including; Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo and Benin in Africa … Read more

Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher postpartum depression risk

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New research explores whether routine hormonal contraception after childbirth may be quietly fueling a rise in postpartum depression — and what it means for millions of mothers. Study: Postpartum Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Risk of Depression. Image Credit: sweet_tomato / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates whether the use of hormonal contraception … Read more

New research reveals factors influencing steroid hormone levels in healthy adults

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Steroid hormone levels in healthy adults are influenced by oral contraceptives and smoking, as well as other lifestyle choices and factors such as biological sex and age, according to new research that has just been published in leading international journal Science Advances. The objective of the research was to expand knowledge and understanding of steroid hormone … Read more

Content Writer vs. Virtual Assistant: Prioritizing Requested Content Only

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Photo source: Unsplash.com A comprehensive study conducted by Danish researchers has examined the influence of hormonal contraceptives on cardiovascular health.the study concludes that while certain contraceptive methods may heighten the risk of heart attacks and strokes, the overall risk remains relatively low. Impact of Hormonal Contraceptives on Heart Health Table of Contents Impact of Hormonal … Read more

Study finds varying cardiovascular risks associated with different hormonal contraceptives

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Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise estimates for different products than previous studies. The highest risk estimates were for oestrogen containing products, in particular the vaginal ring and skin patch. The … Read more