Research Notes on Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills are the oldest and most common prescription medication for birth control. There are a variety of options to choose from. "The Pill," as it is more commonly known, is taken every day for the entire month. The fourth week of pills can be omitted, as their purpose is only to keep one in the habit of taking the pill daily. Some birth control pills can also protect against acne, excessive hair growth, and premenstrual symptoms.
5 Great Resources on Birth Control Pills
- Planned Parenthood: The Pill
- MedicineNet: Oral Contraception Birth Control Pill Index
- Center for Young Women's Health: Birth Control Pills
- Brown University: Birth Control Pills (BCPs)
- American Family Physician: Update on Oral Contraception Pills
What Are Some Common Types of Birth Control Pills?
- Wikipedia: Combined oral contraceptive pill | Progestogen only pill
- TeensHealth: Birth Control Pills Answers and Advice
- FamilyDoctor: Progestin-only Contraceptives
- RxList: Ortho-Novum Desciption and Drug Facts
- Ortho TriClyclen Lo: Official Site
- Brevicon: Official Site
- Yasmin: Official Site
- Seasonique and Seaonale: Official Site
- Desogen: Official Website
What Are The Uses for Birth Control Pills?
- MayoClinic: Birth Control Pill FAQ
- Feminist Women's Health Center: The Pill
- JAMA: Oral Contraception Studies
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Birth Control Pills?
- Feminist Women's Health Center: Side Effects and Drug Interactions
- Wikipedia: Drug Interactions and Side Effects
- RxList: Search Results for Birth Control Pills
- University of New Mexico: The Pill: Side Effects & Current Issues
What are the Alternatives to Birth Control Pills?
- Health Square: Birth Control Options
- Family Doctor: Birth Control: Choosing the Right Method
- PeaceHealth: Overview of Various Birth Control Methods
- National Institute of Health: Birth Control and Contraception Overview
- Wikipedia: Condom
- MayoClinic: Spermicides
- MedlinePlus: The Female Condom
- Dear Sugar: What's Up with the Female Condom?
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Birth Control Pills
- Dear Sugar: I Forgot to Take My Birth Control Pill, What Should I Do?
- EverythingHealth: No Period Birth Control Pill
- Health Tips Roundup: Birth Control Options - Is Your Teen Ready?
- eHow: How to Choose Birth Control and User Comments
Clinical Trials for Birth Control Pills
- ClinicalTrials: Oral Contraception Trials
- CenterWatch: Oral Contraception Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Birth Control Pills
- MedHelp: Birth Control Pill Forum
- Aphrodite's Discussion Forums: Horrible Mood Swings and Birth Control Pills
Controversy and Lawsuits about Birth Control Pills
- Washington Post: Birth Control Pill That Stops Periods Wins FDA Approval
- Fox News: Chewable, Tasty Birth Control Pill Hits Shelves
- HealthDay: Some Contraceptives May Cause Blood Clots: Petition
- Reuters: Some newer birth control pills need ban-US group
- New England Journal of Medicine: Oral Contraceptives and the Risk of Breast Cancer
- National Cancer Institute: Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk: Questions and Answers
- Drugs.com: Is it Safe to Use Oral Contraceptives to Eliminate Periods?
Abuse of Birth Control Pills
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