Center for Young Women's Health
Cystic Fibrosis: ContraceptionWomen with CF are able to get pregnant. An unplanned pregnancy can have a big effect on your health. Some CF medications are “teratogenic,” meaning that they can cause birth … read more
Articles Tagged: birth control
How can I get the morning after pill (emergency contraception) without my parents finding out?
Talking to your parents about emergency contraception (EC) or finding out how you can start birth control may seem uncomfortable. You might be surprised though to know that many parents … read more
Lately my friends have been talking about sex and I’ve been really trying not to think about it much because I really don’t have time for it but…it’s been bothering me for a while now…if your partner wears a condom and it breaks, what could happen and could I still get diseases?
It’s normal to have questions and be curious about sex and it’s also normal to not want to think about it because you have many other more important things on … read more
4 days ago, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. My period was supposed to get here yesterday and I am worried I could be pregnant. He said that a bit of semen might have gone in, but that he thinks it wasn’t enough to get pregnant. Is this true?
No! You can get pregnant anytime you are not using condoms and/or birth control. You can even become pregnant if your partner removes his penis from your vagina before he … read more
My period is 6 days late and I’m starting to worry. It’s never been late before. Should I be worried?
If you have had sexual contact, you could be pregnant, especially if you are not using a reliable method every time you have sex. We suggest that you see your … read more
I want to go on the pill but don’t want my mom to know – what do I do?
In many, but not all states in the United States, your health care provider (HCP) can prescribe birth control pills without your parents’ knowledge. You can check whether this rule … read more
I’ve never had sex and I have regular periods without pain. Should I take birth control pills anyway?
Deciding to take the birth control pill is a very personal choice. For some, the Pill may also help in to make periods lighter, shorter, or more regular. It can … read more
How do I know if a man is wearing a condom correctly?
Great question! First, you and your partner will need to learn how to use condoms correctly. This begins with opening up the condom wrapper with care. Open the wrapper carefully: Be … read more
I recently started taking birth control. I am on my second pack of pills, and I was wondering when it is safe to have sex without a condom?
It is never really “safe” to have sex without a condom unless you and your partner are having sex for the very first time and you have never been sexually … 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). Instead of containing the hormones progestin and estrogen, it only contains progestin. It’s … read more