Using the Pill

The birth control pill was one of the most important scientific advance of the 20th century. Learn what this method of birth control does and why it remains a popular choice today.
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Can Taking the Birth Control Pill While Pregnant Hurt My Baby?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Can You Get Pregnant If You Miss a Pill?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How the Pill Works to Prevent Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Facts About the Pill
Must Know Facts About The Pill
Medically reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD
Types of Birth Control Pills
Types of Combination Birth Control Pills
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Birth Control Pills and High Blood Pressure
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Do You Ovulate on the Pill?
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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The Little Known Benefits of the Pill
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
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The Pros and Cons of the Birth Control Pill
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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The Facts About Obesity and Birth Control Pills
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Does the Contraceptive Pill Cause IBD?
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Using the Pill to Skip Your Period
Skipping Your Period With the Pill
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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10 Common Myths About the Pill and Contraception
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Daylight Saving Time and Your Birth Control Pill
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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The Role of Progestin in Birth Control
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Types of Progestin in Combination Birth Control Pills
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
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When You Should Take Your Birth Control Pill
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
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Birth Control Pills: Side Effects and Complications
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Find out How Effective the Birth Control Pill Is
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Birth Control Pills
When You Forget to Take Your Birth Control Pill
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Birth Control Pills
A Brief History of the Birth Control Pill
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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The Other Benefits of Oral Contraceptives
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD