Since the approval of the first birth control pill in the 1960s, millions of women have relied on hormonal contraceptives to prevent unintended pregnancies, regulate periods and manage other health ...

When stopping birth control, your cycle may take time to return to its natural rhythm. Stress, body weight changes, or underlying health conditions can affect your menstrual cycle. It’s possible to ...

Posts urging women to stop using traditional oral contraceptives are exploding online, in part due to influencers promoting them with hashtags like #stopthepill, #hormonefree and #naturalbirthcontrol.