Is it OK to stop taking birth control pills without weaning off of them? What will stopping the pill do to my weight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 17 answers

So, I'm trying the Depo Provera hormone shot birth control for the first time. It's been about 2 weeks since my first shot, and I'm experiencing some weird effects which may or may not be related to the hormones now coursing through my veins. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 12 answers

Can you help me not freak out about my suddenly spiking blood pressure? This is related to birth control and anxiety. Also looking for methods to calm myself down in anticipation of a reading. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Oct 10, 2009 - 8 answers

What can I expect if I go off the pill? [more inside]
posted by melangell on Jun 29, 2009 - 23 answers

Proper condom usage - what is leaking out? Is it semen? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2009 - 25 answers

are there any effective birth control pills out there? [more inside]
posted by minsid on Jan 19, 2009 - 32 answers

Antibiotics+alcohol+birth control=? [more inside]
posted by ad4pt on Mar 29, 2008 - 12 answers

I've recently started taking St. John's Wort and have had great results. Unfortunately, it seems to cause my pills to stop working. My cycle has been erratic at best since I started taking St. John's Wort. Are there types of birth control pills that have less interaction?
posted by TNOTGILL on Feb 18, 2008 - 5 answers

I am in my foruth month of Microgestin pills. I started taking the pills to help control my blackheads but just this month I started breaking out with really bad cystic acne. I tend to get deprresed easily and have always had severe cramps. I was wondering if anyone with matching ailments has any advice on birth control. I have taken several and quit early on due to spotting or worsening cramps. I am thinking of switching to Yasmin because of its reputation with acne sufferers. Any suggestions?
posted by madmamasmith on Nov 5, 2007 - 5 answers

Could my birth control be giving me vivid dreams? And could this be a bad thing? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Sep 10, 2007 - 11 answers

ParanoidFilter: Is there *any* chance I could get pregnant? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2007 - 12 answers

Three women I know, two of whom are pregnant and one of whom who had a baby three months ago, SWEAR that they were on the pill and taking it as instructed (same time every day, no missed pills) when they got pregnant. [more inside]
posted by Wroksie on Jul 30, 2007 - 39 answers

GynoFilter: Please help me find a good, compassionate, and knowledgable gynecologist in the Bay Area (preferably East Bay but will travel. Preferably female but am flexible). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 18, 2007 - 11 answers

About six months ago, my girlfriend went on The Pill - first Yasmin, then Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Both caused mood swings and significant intestinal distress, but her physicians (internist and OBGYN) thought that she'd be safe to stay on, if she could put up with the side effects. This month, as a test, she went off, and she feels hugely better. So, now, we're considering alternatives, and looking for anecdotal advice. [more inside]
posted by thomascrown on Mar 19, 2007 - 37 answers

Something bad has happened with my bones, now what? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on Mar 14, 2007 - 29 answers

I had unprotected sex 5 days after starting birth control pills. (My birth control type advises to use an alternate method for 7 days after starting). Should I get emergency contraception? Even if it means getting my period again a week after it ended?
posted by anonymous on Feb 10, 2007 - 16 answers

New York City filter:
Is there a pharmacy in New York that has started selling Plan B Birth Control over the counter yet?
posted by Edible Energy on Sep 1, 2006 - 4 answers

Should I tell my doctor something about my medical history that might keep her from prescribing me the birth control I want? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 20, 2005 - 36 answers

It is a widely quoted statistic that, with "perfect use", condoms have a 3% failure rate. My question - these 3% of uses that result in pregnancy, is it because the condom breaks, or because of some invisible factory defect? Put another way - if you follow all of the "best practices," and, when you're done, the condom hasn't broken, is it safe to assume that it worked?
posted by afroblanca on May 28, 2005 - 13 answers