Let’s talk about fibroids and birth control pills. Many patients we see are often on contraceptives, and we often get the question of whether or not taking the pills contributes to the growth of fibroids. The answer is no. Birth control pills can help manage the symptoms of fibroids; however, the fibroids can grow due to the natural hormones that the ovaries produce, not because of the hormones in the pills. If you have large fibroids and the pills are not helping manage the symptoms, it’s highl

Biden administration proposes a rule to make over-the-counter birth control free