Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD The vaginal ring is a form of birth control that's been available in the U.S. since ...

After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the ...

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

Researchers state that while the absolute risk is low, it should still be taken into account when prescribing these products.

Some hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

Hormonal contraceptives like the vaginal ring, skin patch, and estrogen-progestin pills are more likely to increase the risk ...

Certain contraceptives may carry a slightly increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a large new ...

A real-world Danish registry study showed a significant increased relative risk, but small absolute risk, for stroke and ...

Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their ...