birth control pills

There has been no reliable data to indicate that the hormonal birth control available today causes infertility (contrary to what certain groups of individuals who wish to limit women's reproductive choices may say), no matter how long one is on it. So there is really no science to support the idea...

There are a few possibilities. • Maybe she is on the pill, but either doesn't know how to use it properly, or hasn't been using it properly, such as by missing pills, confusing active pills for placebos, or had an interaction with her pill and another medication, like an antibiotic. • Maybe you're...

Unfortunately, we don't come with an "oven ready" light that lets us know any medication we're taking is working. This includes birth control pills. So the only thing you really can do is make sure you're taking your pills correctly (same time everyday, not doing/taking anything to interfere, etc.)...

In order for oral contraceptives -- the birth control pill -- to be effective, they need to be taken every day. Missing one every now and then so long as you make it up within a day or so won't likely compromise your effectiveness all that much, but if you're missing a few pills regularly, that's...

Vaginal dryness can be one of the more common side effects of hormonal birth control methods (like the pill). Vaginal discharge and the lubrication that's produced during arousal are influenced by what's going on with our hormones (to at least some extent). When you're using a hormonal method of...

From what you've said here, I'm not sure the pill necessarily sounds like the best option for you at this point in your life. The pill is a good method of contraception, but it isn't for everybody. As far as the side effects go, do understand that they're not guaranteed to happen for everybody...

Understand that if a person with a penis is aroused and/or erect, then there is likely some pre-ejaculate at some point. If his penis is visible, you will likely be able to see it, but for obvious reasons, if it's inside your vagina or your mouth, you're not going to be able to see it, and both you...

Some people can take longer than others to adjust to hormonal birth control. In fact, that's why you'll usually hear that you should be ready to deal with some weirdness for the first 1-3 months when you start hormonal birth control. Remember that with the pill you're essentially adding lots of new...

Mood changes are certainly one common side effect of the pill, and they're worse for some people than for others (and younger people can get hit particularly hard with those effects). I hear you on how you're feeling: way back when I was on the pill, and I was one of those who got whacked really...

If you're considering minipills as a birth control method, or already use them and want more information.