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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What to Do If You Miss a Birth Control Pill
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Does the Pill Cause Cancer?
Birth control pills would be hard to access for over half a million women and girls if Planned Parenthood is defunded.
Can I Buy Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills?
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How to Switch to a New Birth Control Pill
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Taking Birth Control While Pregnant: What Happens?
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Can I Get Pregnant If I Miss a Birth Control Pill?
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How the Pill Works to Prevent Pregnancy
Facts About the Pill
Must Know Facts About the Pill
Types of Birth Control Pills
Types of Combination Birth Control Pills
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Do You Ovulate on the Pill?
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The Little Known Benefits of the Pill
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The Pros and Cons of the Birth Control Pill
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Can Weight Affect Birth Control Effectiveness?
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Does the Contraceptive Pill Cause IBD?
Using the Pill to Skip Your Period
How to Skip Your Period With Birth Control Pills
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10 Facts About the Pill and Contraception
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Daylight Saving Time and Your Birth Control Pill
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The Role of Progestin in Birth Control
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8 Types of Progestin in Combination Birth Control Pills
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When You Should Take Your Pill
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Birth Control Pills: Side Effects and Complications
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Find out How Effective the Birth Control Pill Is
Birth Control Pills
What to Do If You Forgot to Take Your Birth Control Pill
Birth Control Pills
A Brief History of the Birth Control Pill
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The Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Contraceptives