11 results

• Side Effects of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives Carry Higher Blood Clot Risks Than Others: Study

  February 18, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A study reveals that newer birth control options, particularly Depo-Provera injections, can increase the risk of dangerous blood clots in women.

• Certain Birth Control Pills Linked to Diabetes Risk and Blood Sugar Regulation Issues: Study

  October 30, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Studies indicate women have seen an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes in recent decades, although researchers have not previously looked into how the increasing usage of birth control pills in recent decades may be affecting these conditions.

• Tydemy Recall Issued Due to Risk Birth Control Pills May Not Be Effective

  August 3, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The Tydemy birth control pill recall was issued after the manufacturer discovered low levels of vitamin C and high levels of a known impurity which may reduce their effectiveness.

• Birth Control Pills Linked to Increased Rates of Depression: Study

  June 14, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  A new study links the use of some birth control pills with an increased risk of depression, particularly among younger women.

• Single-Drug and Combo Birth Control Pills Both Carry Increased Breast Cancer Risk: Study

  March 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that progesterone-only pills appear to increase the risk of breast cancer by the same amount as other hormonal birth control, despite years of research to the contrary.

• Birth Control Pills May Affect Women’s Brains, Increasing Anger, Depression Risks: Study

  December 6, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that birth control pills may alter parts of the brain, potentially increasing anger and the risk of depression.

• Generic Yaz Birth Control Pill Recall Issued Due To Potential Lack Of Potency

  July 26, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  One lot of generic Yaz birth control pills are being recalled due to potential potency issues, which could result in unwanted pregnancies.

• Birth Control Breast Cancer Risk Increases Longer Drugs Used: Study

  December 8, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Birth control pill use may increase the risk of breast cancer, with long-term use associated with higher cancer risks, according to the findings of a new study.

• Yaz Stroke, Heart Attack Settlement to Result in Payment of Another $56.9M

  August 5, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Bayer will pay $56.9 million to resolve lawsuits by women who say they suffered a stroke or heart attack while taking Yaz or Yasmin birth control pills.

• Bayer Still Faces 4,000 Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits, Even After $2B in Settlements

  July 31, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  Even after settling nearly 10,000 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits, Bayer still faces about 4,000 claims by women who said they suffered injuries due to the birth control pills' side effects.