Birth control pills (BCPs) or oral contraceptive pills or have been used in this country for over 40 years. Safe and effective, they are one of the most extensively studied medications in the US The first birth control pill, Enovid, was introduced in 1960. Since then, over 45 brands have become available to women. BCPs [...]
Birth control is a way for men and women to prevent pregnancy. There are many different methods of birth control, including hormonal contraception (HC) such as “the Pill.”
The Pill is taken by mouth by the woman to prevent pregnancy, and when taken correctly, is up to 99.9% effective. However, the Pill does not protect against [...]
Would it surprise you to learn that for many years, women have been deliberately skipping their period? Female athletes and women planning important events such as their wedding or a vacation have simply deferred their period through continuous birth control therapy. That is, they continue to take the pill until they reach a convenient time [...]