In the April issue of Arthritis Care & Research, Bernier et al. 2 reported that current use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) is associated with an increased risk of developing SLE (adjusted ...

The use of combined oral contraceptives may delay the onset of hidradenitis suppurativa among women and may improve disease severity.

Its risks are wildly exaggerated and its health benefits vastly underestimated; yet the combined oral contraceptive pill is an extremely safe and very effective method of birth control when used ...

A pre-election women's health boost includes a promise of Medicare rebates for more appointments, while birth control and ...

If you take birth control understanding withdrawal bleeding is essential It may seem alarming but its usually nothing to ...

Combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives (i.e., oral contraceptives, transdermal path, or vaginal ring) are not to be used before 6 weeks postpartum. Combined estrogen-progestin contraceptives ...

T he combined oral contraceptive pill, also known as “The Pill” is under scrutiny on social media platforms such as TikTok, with many users rushing to slate its side effect profile, in favour ...

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Two common combined oral contraceptive pills, Yaz and Yasmin, will be listed on the PBS from March 1 — saving women hundreds of dollars who usually pay upwards of $350 each year.

The supply of oral contraception will be free. For a combined oral hormonal contraception, a BMI and blood pressure measurement will need to be taken. These can be taken as part of the ...