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 ...

Side effects are possible with any contraceptive. However, popular myths and misconceptions have led many to believe that the risks of certain side effects are more likely than the evidence suggests.

Birth control shots are highly effective, with less than a 1 in 100 chance of pregnancy in the first year. This type of birth control does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs ...