She left the agency saying politics had slowed the approval of the morning-after pill for over-the-counter use. Her ...

Pro-choice advocates say the science is settled on the abortion pill mifepristone, but critics argue that better safeguards need to be in place after the FDA relaxed them in recent years.

My boyfriend and I had an agreement: If we got pregnant again, I would have an abortion. I had just started a new job, and we didn’t think we could handle a second child financially. But above ...

Typically, it works by blocking progesterone, a hormone necessary for pregnancy ... because Ella is also marketed as a prescription morning-after pill to prevent pregnancy following unprotected sex.

Share on Pinterest A drop in estradiol and progesterone may explain the increased risk of osteoarthritis after menopause, a mouse study suggests. Image credit: Hollie Fernando/Getty Images.

If you accidentally take two birth control pills, don’t worry too much. This should not change their effectiveness against pregnancy or affect your period. Here’s what you should do next.

Antacids can interact with iron and folic acid absorption. You should not take them with other medications or supplements. A healthcare provider may suggest you take alginates with antacids for ...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may decrease your risk of developing 42 health conditions, but increase your chance of experiencing 19 others, according to one of the most comprehensive studies-of ...

Blockbuster obesity drugs such as Ozempic have been celebrated for their ability to promote weight loss and treat a surprising range of other conditions, from heart problems to Parkinson’s disease.

Having made waves the world over, revolutionary anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Ozempic (manufactured by Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk), and Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide are set to enter the Indian ...

The first pill, mifepristone, kills an unborn child by blocking the hormone progesterone, cutting off the child’s supply of oxygen and nutrients. The second pill, misoprostol, is taken between ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - A patient prepares to take the first of two combination pills, mifepristone, for a medication ...