How can I safely change the start day of my birth control pack? [more inside]
posted by bristolcat on Dec 2, 2009 - 18 answers

I've started hormonal birth control (Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo) for the first time, and am currently on my third day. I've heard/read of the accompanying depression and mood swings. When can I expect side effects, so that I can assess myself and decide whether or not to continue with the pill? What sort of red flags should I look out for, in case I don't realize I'm being depressive, mood-swingy, or sans sex drive? [more inside]
posted by Xere on Oct 21, 2009 - 21 answers

The goal here is more sex and zero babies. [more inside]
posted by shadowfelldown on Jul 3, 2008 - 40 answers

Does anyone know where I can find a comparison chart for different kinds of hormonal birth control? [more inside]
posted by arianell on May 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Strange cycle question. May be TMI [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Dec 3, 2007 - 13 answers

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

Could birth control cause a phobia to rear its ugly head? [more inside]
posted by ElectricBlue on Jun 30, 2007 - 13 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

How long should I try OrthoTricyclin Lo before switching? Experiences with other Pill brands and switching and anectdotal evidence encouraged. Explanation is part of the [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2006 - 16 answers