Birth Control & Hormone Therapy Archives

Letters to Annie: Why Did This Healthy Young Woman Die in Her Sleep?

There’s a new mystery unfolding online regarding birth control (like Yaz!), and reading it could save your life or the life of someone you know.

What Relieves Symptoms of Menopause? Alternatives to Hormone Therapy

New understanding of the risks of hormone therapy has resulted in a great deal of interest in alternatives that could help with hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. What should you know about potential alternatives to hormone therapy? What might work, and what does not work?

Emergency Contraceptives

Emergency contraception has been used by millions of women safely and effectively. Learn more about how the benefits of using these pills outweigh the risks.

Should You Consider a Birth Control Patch?

When choosing a method of birth control, most women want what is the most effective and convenient. Women who want “hormonal” birth control can choose a pill, patch, injection, or vaginal ring, yet not all of these options have equal risks. In fact, the Patch, Ortho Evra, is now shown to put women at greater risks than birth control pills did by exposing women to high levels of estrogen. But, how does Ortho Evra work, and why is it more dangerous than other forms of birth control?

Low T: Are Testosterone Treatments Safe and Effective for Men?

Testosterone therapy can be beneficial for Low-T but has serious risks. Testosterone is a controlled substance and should not be used in an effort to “stay young.” Many men are getting treatments that can harm them, especially if getting drugs online.