Did you know that the bleeding you get on birth control pills is not a real menstrual period? Doctor explains

If you use birth control pills, you might get a light bleed at the end of the pill cycle. However, Dr Sood points out that it ...
Southeast Missourian

FDA approves birth-control pill that stops periods

WASHINGTON -- The first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely won federal approval Tuesday. Called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug ...
CNN

Some birth control users go years without a period — is it safe?

Don’t like having your period? Hormonal birth control can be used for more than just preventing pregnancy — it’s also a popular way to go months or even years without a period. Continuous use birth ...
The New York Times

‘Who Am I Without Birth Control?’

As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told. As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women ...
Healthline

Birth Control and Chronic Conditions

Hormonal birth control can both help and hinder chronic health conditions, depending on the specific method and the condition. Individuals with chronic conditions should consider how different birth ...