The name sounds pretty simple — the pill — and yet with so many options it can be overwhelming to choose the right birth control for you. We break it all down so you don’t have to.
You can gain many benefits from taking birth control pills, from preventing pregnancy and managing menstrual cycles to reducing your risk of certain cancers.
Hormonal birth control isn’t for everyone. Whether you know hormonal birth control isn't the right choice for you or you're just exploring non-hormonal birth control options, we’ve got you covered.
Did you know up until 1969 it was illegal to sell or advertise birth control in Canada? That may feel like a long time, but your mother or grandmother likely didn’t have access to or information about the reproductive options we take for granted.
Birth control pills are a widely popular form of contraception, as they offer many advantages beyond pregnancy prevention alone. For many patients, these pills provide an excellent solution for menstrual cycle and symptom management.
People have been taking the pill for decades. In fact, as of 2019, there are over 151 million people across the world who use it. As prevalent as it is, not everything is common knowledge when it comes to starting birth control pills.
Many women take birth control for both contraception purposes and to help manage their periods. Periods can have a major impact on a person’s day-to-day life.
There's much to like about birth control pills when it comes to choosing a contraceptive: they're convenient to take and one of the most effective options for preventing pregnancy when used correctly.
Estrogen is often considered a crucial ingredient in birth control pills — yet, did you know that some pills contain low levels of the hormone or even no estrogen at all?