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Low-dose birth control pills have less estrogen than regular birth control pills. Their purpose is to prevent pregnancy without causing many of the side effects of regular dosage birth control pills. more »
Birth control pills are a type of hormonal oral contraceptive. Most birth control pills, called combination pills, contain two hormones: estrogen and progestin. Birth control pills are commonly called "the Pill," and are taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). more »
Birth control pills offer a variety of other benefits besides preventing pregnancy. One such benefit is the treatment of painful menstruation. In fact, it is not uncommon for doctors to prescribe birth control pills to treat painful periods in women who do not otherwise need birth control. Since all birth control pills are only available by prescription, you will need to talk to your doctor about using birth control pills to treat your painful menstruation. more »
There are two main types of birth control pills on the market: the combination pill that contains estrogen and synthetic progesterone and the progesterone only pill. Consult a doctor to discuss the best birth control pill for different people with information from a physician's assistant in this free video on birth control. more »
Pregnancy or birth control pills are one of the most effective ways at birth control. However, it’s only super effective when we use it correctly. So, if you want to avoid unwanted pregnancies, it is important to take the birth control pills as told by your doctor. more »
Consuming acidophilus, either as a supplement or through food, will not interfere with the effectiveness of your birth control pills. In fact, acidophilus, as well as other probiotics, may actually help your body stay healthy while you are taking birth control pills. more »
Intrauterine devices (IUDs), and birth control pills (BCPs) are both popular methods of contraception designed to prevent pregnancy. Both come in variety of forms, brands and chemical or material variations. They are used exclusively by the female, though scientists are working on male birth control pills. more »
Birth-control pills, also known as oral contraceptives, are the most common form of birth control for women aged 15 to 29. Occasionally, a birth-control pill may be missed or lost, but there is a fairly easy way to remedy this problem. more »
Birth control pills are not only effective in preventing pregnancy, they also have many other beneficial side effects. Different birth control pill manufacturers are even producing pills to target specific benefits. more »
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