Because periods are inconvenient, many women are choosing to end them entirely with hormonal birth control. This episode ...

(CNN) — Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. (CNN) — Don’t ...

"I'd take the periods any day now. It's crazy." ...

So, you’re on the pill — or maybe you use the patch or the ring — but you still bleed every month. What gives? You might feel a twinge of jealousy towards others who use similar birth control but ...

WASHINGTON -- The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday. Called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs are certain. For one thing, the ...