We know hormonal birth control can cause side effects like nausea, but experts are divided on whether it also causes mood swings. Some studies show that hormonal birth control can improve your mood, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Some women say ...

Earlier this month, the surprising findings of some new research were presented at a conference. At the virtual European Congress of Psychiatry, Elena Toffol and her team from the University of ...

Women who take birth control pills may have a smaller hypothalamus – the region of the brain that regulates mood, sex drive and appetite, among other bodily functions, new research suggests. A smaller ...

Why did you opt out of your last pack of birth control? The question is more common than you’d think. With all the potential side effects that come along with BC, it can be tricky to find the right ...

The development of oral contraceptives, more commonly called birth control pills, was an incredible milestone for society, revolutionizing women's healthcare and changing lives. However, these same ...