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Tag: oral contraceptives

Person holding a glass of water, about to take a medication pill

April 17, 2025/Women's Health

Does Melatonin Make Birth Control Pills Less Effective?

Melatonin won’t stop birth control from doing its job, but the combo could cause unwanted side effects

Birth control pack, with an overlay of a hand holding other pills and tablets

March 13, 2024/Women's Health

What Medications Interfere With Birth Control Pills?

Certain seizure medications, HIV treatments, antibiotics or herbal supplements can make your oral contraception less effective

November 28, 2023/Lung

Why Sex Hormones Can Help (or Hurt) Your Asthma

Developmental changes like puberty and menopause can impact symptom severity

Doctor checking patient with acne with dieuretic pills floating in background.

December 28, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

How Spironolactone Helps Hormonal Acne

This medication helps reduce androgen hormones, which produce oil-clogging sebum

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Woman lying a couch and looking at a packet of pills atop a laptop

June 16, 2021/Women's Health

Your Guide to Going Off of Birth Control

If you’re considering stopping yours, here’s what to know

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