Hormonal coils have become increasingly popular in recent years, but a recent study found an unexpected association between the hormonal coil and an increased risk of breast cancer. Although the ...
In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of ...
Get help with choosing the right method of contraception below CERTAIN contraceptives may carry a risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a new study. While the overall risk is very ...
Some hormonal contraceptives can quadruple a woman's risk of having a heart attack, a major study has suggested. Researchers found women who took the combined pill — which contains oestrogen and ...
Choosing the right contraception for you is an important decision. However, Doctor Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women's health and family planning, who has over 15 years of experience in the NHS ...
As of next month, millions of women will be saved a trip to their GP when pharmacists will be given the power to prescribe the contraceptive pill (both combined and mini) over the counter. The move is ...