Hormonal birth control doesn't deserve its bad reputation

Plus more health news | Email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser.]( [Health Matters]( [Hormonal birth control doesn't deserve its bad reputation]( By Jamie Ducharme Health Correspondent Millions of women in the U.S. use some form of hormonal birth control, whether it's the pill or an IUD—but not all of them feel great about it. Concerns about the safety of hormonal contraception are so common that many people choose to stop using it entirely. But are these fears warranted? Here's what experts told me. [READ MORE]( Share This Story What Else to Read [Bird Flu Was Found in Chickens at the Largest U.S. Egg Producer]( By Ken Miller/AP The Texas plant stopped production, and destroyed a flock, after bird flu was found in chickens there. [Read More »]( [These Factors Increase the Risk of Kidney Cancer]( By Markham Heid Hypertension, obesity, hereditary risk factors, and chemical exposures can all play a role. [Read More »]( [How to Cultivate Hope When You Don’t Have Any]( By Angela Haupt Hope is a way of thinking—and experts say it can be taught. [Read More »]( [Why Online Shopping Makes You So Happy]( By Angela Haupt Experts explain the psychology behind online shopping—and tips to show restraint. [Read More »]( [The Best Stove for Your Health and the Environment]( By Madison Dapcevich Gas vs. electric vs. induction. [Read More »]( If you were forwarded this and want to sign up to receive it daily, [click here](. Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Mandy Oaklander. [Want more from TIME? Sign up for our other newsletters.]( [Subscribe to TIME]( TIME may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Connect with TIME via [Facebook]( | [Twitter]( | [Newsletters]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS]( TIME Customer Service, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508 Questions? Contact health@time.com Copyright © 2024 TIME USA, LLC. All rights reserved.