'Borrowing' my friend's birth control pills for a few months. Will it be ok? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Nov 29, 2009 - 19 answers

Has anyone taking the birth control pill Levora/Levlen had a loss of libido? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Nov 12, 2009 - 15 answers

Where is my period? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 14 answers

I've heard everything from needing to wait one month, to going through 3 packs of BCP before it becomes effective (if you don't start the first during your period). I'm about to start my second pack of Yasmin on Sunday, and with all the conflicting answers being thrown at me I'm confused as to when condoms can finally be put aside. Sure, I can wait through several more months. But I don't want to, y'know? Must I really? (Will you confuse me too, mefi?) [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on Apr 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Can I use the birth control pill without a condom? [more inside]
posted by sarahj on Mar 12, 2009 - 39 answers

After almost 13 years, I'm thinking about getting off the pill. Should I and what can I expect to happen to my body? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 23 answers

Near-manic episodes caused by the pill... or is it too soon? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 19, 2007 - 16 answers

Can birth control prevent ovulation a day or two before it occurs? [more inside]
posted by Phire on Jul 18, 2007 - 21 answers

I'm going back on the pill again and wondered what the best course of action is... [more inside]
posted by sweetlyvicious on Jun 27, 2007 - 10 answers

Generic brands of the Birth Control Pill: Are they really as terrible as I'm hearing? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Sep 19, 2006 - 26 answers

Asking for the girlfriend (if that wasn't clear): My significant other is plagued by oral contraceptive -induced sunlight sensitivity. [more inside]
posted by glibhamdreck on May 12, 2006 - 12 answers

Birth control and weight gain: will switching pills help? [more inside]
posted by hamster on Sep 6, 2005 - 9 answers

Best birth control pill for depression? [more inside]
posted by ITheCosmos on Jul 19, 2005 - 24 answers