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Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study says

Some hormonal birth control products, including the vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a blood clot, heart attack or stroke, new research suggests. A peer-reviewed study published ...
Healthline

A Guide to Birth Control Interactions

Birth control interactions occur when medications or supplements affect how well contraception works or increase side effects. These interactions vary depending on the type of birth control you use.
Seeking Alpha

Viatris Announces Positive Results from Phase 3 Study of Investigational XULANE LO™ Low Dose Patch for Birth Control in Women of Childbearing Potential

PITTSBURGH, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (VTRS) (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced positive results of its Phase 3 study (NCT05139121) evaluating the ...
The Brown Daily Herald

The pill, the shot, the patch: The science and experiences of birth control options

This is the fifth installment in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Any Brown student can schedule an appointment with Student Health Services to review various ...
Everyday Health

When Will You Get Your First Period After Stopping Birth Control?

More than 65 percent of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States use some form of birth control, and many of them are on hormonal birth control methods like the pill, patch, ring, implant, injections, ...