Women taking the progestogen-only pill had an elevated risk for asthma attacks, specifically those who were younger than 35 years, those with eosinophilia, and those with lower corticosteroid use.

A commonly prescribed contraceptive pill, desogestrel, has been linked to a slight increase in brain tumor risk when used for several years, according to new multi-institutional research from France.

Taking a progestogen-only Pill has a small risk of breast cancer – similar to combined oral contraceptives, a study found. The risk of an average 30-year-old woman not on the Pill developing breast ...

Any woman who takes the pill knows it comes with risks: mood changes, irregular periods, mental health issues, and cancer. If you’re on the ‘mini pill’ there’s a slight chance you could develop breast ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Combined oral contraceptive use was not linked to asthma attacks. The link between progestogen-only pill use and ...

Increased risk for attacks seen in women younger than 35 years, those with eosinophilia, those with lower corticosteroid use. HealthDay News — Use of a combined oral contraceptive (COC) is not ...

A major study of around 260,000 women shows that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill can increase asthma attacks in some women. The research, published in ERJ Open Research, shows an ...

Find out all the pros and cons of the contraceptive pill below TAKING a progesterone-only contraceptive pill for more than five years is linked to an increased risk of a life-threatening brain tumour, ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Perrigo launch of their FDA approved OTC Opill is great news for women in the U.S. who rely on progesterone-only birth control pills for their contraception.

Thousands of women who opt for the mini pill over other forms of contraception may be at higher risk of breast cancer, concerning research today revealed. Studies have long suggested there may be a ...