So, you forgot to take your birth control pill. You're worried, you don't know what to do and you have questions. Well, we have answers!

Medically reviewed by Leah Millheiser, MD Written by Our Editorial Team Last updated 9/09/2020 Birth control pills are highly effective at preventing pregnancy. However, like other medications, it can take up to one week before the hormones in your birth control pills actively stop you from becoming pregnant. A variety ...

Once you finally pick the most suitable birth control option for you, you still have to figure out how and where to get it. Blegh.

There are many birth control options out there to choose from, As if that wasn't confusing enough, they all come with different price tags.

Whether this is your first time searching for birth control or you're looking to switch pills, here's every helpful thing you need to know.

Is it safe for you to keep taking your hormonal birth control after thirty-five? For the most part, yes. But, there's more you should know.

Used regularly, the hormonal birth control pill is one of the most effective forms of contraception available, with an effectiveness rate of 99 percent with perfect use and around 91 percent under typical conditions. It’s also remarkably safe, with relatively few side effects, most of which pass on their own ...

It's no secret that the morning-after pill isn't easy on our reproductive system, but is bleeding normal?

If you're not interested in the hormonal freight train that comes along with taking birth control, don't fret — you still have options.

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