Center for Young Women's HealthTaking the Pill continuously means that you will take one active pill (containing the female hormones estrogen and progesterone) every day without a break. This will help keep the lining … read more
Articles Tagged: birth control pills
Endometriosis: Continuous Hormonal Pills (OCPs)
Combination hormonal treatment is very effective for treating endometriosis. Hormonal treatment doesn’t “cure” endometriosis, but it may help with controlling pain by stopping your periods and preventing endometriosis from getting … read more
I’m on birth control pills and my boyfriend and I use condoms. Recently while we were having sex, the condom broke. I forgot to take my Pill that night, could I still get pregnant?
There is a slight chance you could be pregnant. You should always take a forgotten birth control pill as soon as you remember. If you miss 1 birth control pill, … read more
Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptive Pill (POP) or Mini-pill
The progestin-only pill (POP), also called the “Mini-pill,” is a type of birth control pill (oral contraceptive) that comes in a pack of 28 pills. Instead of containing the hormones … read more
PCOS: The Oral Contraceptive Pill
Adolescent girls and young women are frequently prescribed oral contraceptive pills (also called the “Pill”) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and for irregular or absent menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, acne, PMS, … read more
Birth Control Pills: How to take BCPs
The most common pill packs come with 21 active hormone pills and seven placebo pills, but some packs have 23, 24, 26, or even 28 active pills. The example shown … read more
Birth Control Pills: General Information
Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are … read more
Birth Control Pills: Frequently Asked Questions
Are there different kinds of birth control pills? Yes. There are many different kinds of birth control pills (there are different doses of hormones in different hormonal pills). Your health … read more
I’m 15 and I want to start birth control pills but I’m too afraid to ask my mom. What should I do?
There are a few things you can do. Try to find the right time to talk to your mom about issues that effect teens in general, such as healthy relationships, … read more
Does the Pill make you gain weight?
Some teens gain weight and some teens lose weight while on the Pill, but most stay exactly the same. Try to remember to watch your portion sizes, avoid fast food, … read more