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According to the CDC, birth control pills are the most common form of female contraception after sterilization. Of the birth control options out there, the combination pill is an effective one.

That depends on the type. If you take combination birth control pills, a pill that’s taken more than 24 hours after your last pill is considered late. With progestin-only pills (aka the minipill ...

Although birth control pills typically reduce or eliminate period pain, some people report cramping as a side effect. Cramping caused by oral contraceptives is usually temporary. Most birth ...

“I want a new birth control implant placed ASAP,” she said. “The one you have already in your arm is still effective until 2026,” I said. “I need it now, before anything changes,” she sai ...

Taking birth control pills is pretty easy — you just pop a tiny pill into your mouth and swallow. There are two different types of birth control pills: combination pills (estrogen and progestin ...

Hormonal birth control pills can cause mild side effects such as acne, bloating, and spotting. In rare instances, they may increase your risk of more serious health issues, like blood clots.

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The data, published in BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health, shows a "shift" in contraception use in the last five years, from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, to "fertility ...